• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 7, 2024

  different strategies to add value to your business, with biological solutions as a key success factor. Implementing an IPM strategy helps growers to create [...] approach to control pests The integration of various control methods, such as biological controls, cultural practices, and the judicious use of traditional [...] strategy, which is essential for resistance management. Stricter regulations As regulations tighten, leading to the banning of more chemicals, growers are

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• Understanding the importance of scouting for successful IPM in Macadamia Orchards

  September 26, 2024

  visible signs of pest activity such as damage, webbing, or unusual spots. Look for symptoms of pest infestations, such as wilting, discoloration, or leaf drop [...] Biological control is most effective when combined with other IPM strategies, such as monitoring and mass trapping (mechanical control with traps, like Koppert’s [...] ages and micro-environments. 2. Gather equipment Collect necessary tools such as a magnifying glass/loupe, notepad, pen, and collection containers (vials or

• The crucial role of ant control in your IPM strategy

  September 26, 2024

  production: Ants have a mutualistic relationship with sap-sucking insects such as aphids , scales, and mealybugs . These pests excrete honeydew, a sugary substance [...] reduce ant and pest populations. Physical barriers: Install barriers, such as sticky bands or grease rings, around tree trunks. These prevent ants from [...] pathogen applications: In some cases, introducing natural ant pathogens, such as specific fungi (e.g., Beauveria bassiana ), can help control ant colonies

• Biological solutions offer multiple benefits

  November 8, 2022

  Eleven years ago, we decided that we’d start to focus on outdoor crops as well, as this is an area in which sustainable solutions can make a big difference [...] to the market. As a result, we’re also seeing an ever-increasing number of opportunities for introducing beneficials in outdoor crops as well. Market leader [...] crops, such as soy, maize, and sugar cane. This portfolio includes not just microbial products, but plant stimulants and macro beneficials as well. We have

• Premium quality, around the world

  March 7, 2023

  that the distance between Koppert’s live products and the growers is as short as possible. With more than 100 distribution countries, Koppert is equipped [...] Dispatch Department has its own customs zone that Dutch customs have declared as safe for our shipments. We securely pack our products here, to avoid time [...] dispatch live products which often need to reach growers in a matter of days. ‘As the global market leader, we deliver impeccable quality and leave nothing

• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  June 17, 2019

  technology such as image recognition powered by machine learning, which will make the app self-learning and ensure that it becomes more accurate as time progresses [...] ‘Thanks to this innovation, growers can scout more quickly and efficiently as well as combat infestations in a more targeted way,’ says Vroegop. ‘Reducing time

• Laeveld_Agrochem_GROEI_20_-_Winter_2022.pdf

  rekord van meer as 140 miljoen kartonhouers sitrusvrugte na meer as 100 lande uitgevoer het. Dit is ’n toename van 13% en het meer as R20 miljard opgelewer [...] keeping their operations profitable. Factors such as new varieties, water and labour shortages, as well as a diminishing nut price, have forced growers to [...] benut kon word as stoorplek wanneer ekstra water gegee word voor ’n hittegolf. Met die huidige scenario sou die hele profiel versuip as ekstra water gegee

• GROW article on Koppert participation in Dutch Innovation Mission

  April 19, 2022

  the role that key technologies can play in soil and water management, as well as exploring opportunities for public-private collaboration. “It was an [...] The Koppert South Africa team joined various other Dutch role players, such as NL Branding, Delphy, Biota Nutri, Lentiz Cursus en Consult, Maastricht School

• Leading farmers in climate-smart horticulture

  October 18, 2022

  many months together with other leading partners in the horticultural sector. As part of a consortium including local and Dutch companies, in partnership with [...] offering training to students (and eventually jobs) and emerging farmers. As partners, Delphy BV, Stellenbosch University, Greener Solutions, Ludvig Svensson [...] researchers, local government and extension services, and value chain actors such as buyers and retailers. The HortiDemoCentre will not only focus on the improvement