• 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

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 16, 2024

  focusing on the highest efficacy, user friendliness and extended performance. As our Rollertraps fit perfectly into the sticky trap portfolio, they will also [...] pest-specific colours for enhanced efficacy and proven results. Availability As these products are stocked throughout the distribution chain, the actual

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armoured scale

  October 25, 2023

  easy to apply,’ Jenette Douma assures. ‘You need to start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and

• 2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

  February 22, 2024

  thousands of plants per hectare and as a result, the return on investment was very positive.’ Defying expectations As conventional solutions against mealybugs [...] says Felipe. 'The measurement of dissolved solids in the tomato fruit, known as the Brix rating, improved, fruits weighed on average 5 grammes more, and there

• Rhyzobug – Your answer to most armoured scale species

  March 29, 2022

  most armoured scale species Partnering with nature has unending innovation as a result – we must just discover it! Entering 2022, Koppert South Africa is [...] start within nature. So, we partner with nature and never stop innovating. As the company’s founder, Jan Koppert, was a cucumber grower himself 50 years

• Biological crop protection boosts yield and profitability with longer spraying windows and zero residue risks

  February 22, 2024

  only involves labour but also involves a range of logistical factors such as transportation, storage, and processing. Flexibility allows growers to coordinate [...] conditions can significantly impact the moment of harvest. Unforeseen events such as rain, storms, or unexpected temperature fluctuations may delay harvesting

• Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality

  February 13, 2023

  have its own premium look-and-feel, but at the same time remain recognisable as a Koppert product. Over the coming year, we will redesign our complete product [...] ” New features Beautiful photography, our new logo, and the use of green as our main colour reflect our connectivity with nature. Our new packaging also

• Koppert, trotse nuwe eienaars van Vital Bugs

  September 26, 2024

  aangesluit, waarna die naam in 2008 verander is na Vital Bugs cc. Vir meer as 30 jaar het Vital Bugs ‘n groot impak gehad op biologiesebeheer in Suid-Afrika

• A decade of investing in South African soil

  August 24, 2022

  Ingrid on the journey was firstly Ada Slootweg and later Maureen Molepolle. As the company started to grow and expand a core management team was established [...] us! In South Africa, there is a unique persistence and pioneering spirit. As they say in Afrikaans “‘n Boer maak ‘n plan”( a farmer makes a plan) mentality