• Biological solutions offer multiple benefits

  November 8, 2022

  spent the past few years gathering experience in the development and use of sustainable solutions in the agricultural industry in other parts of the world [...] this means the further roll-out of biological solutions in Europe over the next few years. We have nominated a number of focus crops for the development [...] soil diseases. There’s a lot to come. For us, the sky’s the limit!’ Working together Farmers can start by using the products we have available as part of

• GROW article on Koppert participation in Dutch Innovation Mission

  April 19, 2022

  Africa, found the visit to the railway station in Tzaneen, Limpopo, inspiring for future possibilities: “The railway station has been neglected for 20 years [...] development for both researchers and companies. Travelling through the provinces of Gauteng, Limpopo and the Western Cape, from 4 – 8 April, the participants [...] from Durban harbour for export to Rotterdam, and thus access to the European market.” The mission highlighted key opportunities for Koppert South Africa

• How Integrated Pest Management adds value to your crops

  January 7, 2024

  ’ Status quo as the starting point The status quo is the starting point for developing an IPM strategy. ‘We conduct an assessment of the growers’ current [...] 'Growers who begin by optimising the use of biological solutions, by applying the right products in the right way and at the right time, may become less dependent [...] we zoom in on the need: Is it a must to prevent any and all damage to the crop because the customer demands a perfect fruit? Or can the plant handle some

• Happy Women’s Day!

  August 8, 2022

  nature. In working for Koppert you are part of a family and the diversity of the work, and the team ensures there is never a dull moment!” The feeling that We [...] away from the land, but instill in them even more respect for it, because educated people are in a position to understand what is being lost. The future of [...] their passion for their work is self-evident. As Lizann Joubert, Technical Advisor for Free State and Lesotho describes it: “I love the contribution we

• Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality

  February 13, 2023

  traceability throughout the logistics chain. While a QR code helps navigate directly to the product webpage for more information. Ready for the future Our new Koppert [...] Introducing a new design for Koppert products After introducing our new brand identity in January 2022, Koppert is entering the next phase. We proudly present [...] 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

• A decade of investing in South African soil

  August 24, 2022

  been very difficult times for the company, Frank remembers: “The winter months in the early years delivered no income. In the last few years, we had to [...] to create sales.” Frank’s passion for the work Koppert does and the values it represents is clear: “I really like the people we get to work with in agriculture [...] Partners with Nature. After visiting South Africa for the first time in 1995, the country and its’ people made such an impression on Frank that he returned in

• Mpumalanga and Limpopo get ready!

  May 6, 2022

  are so excited for the week ahead to share more about the possibilities of unlocking farm efficiencies and helping you to discover the latest innovative [...] innovative solutions for pest control and optimising your yield. We believe the answers to many of the agricultural challenges we face in South Africa lie in nature [...] and underground. Our partner for the upcoming week is Aerobotics, whose mission it is to use intelligent technology to make the future of farming more fruitful

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armoured scale

  October 25, 2023

  soon as the first armoured scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and tap the beetles directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha (for outdoor [...] this product effective for outdoor cultivation. We have increased the volume of Rhyzobug from 250 to 500 ladybirds and changed the packaging from a plastic [...] is more suitable for agriculture.’ Why use Rhyzobug? It reduces the number of pesticide applications Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide blacklist

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

  February 22, 2024

  reducing bottlenecks in the supply chain. Enhancing profitability Market demand for fruit and vegetables can fluctuate throughout the harvesting season. Being [...] labour and logistics Labour availability is an increasing problem for many growers around the globe. Availability can fluctuate due to shortages, competing [...] hands of farmer with tablet with infographics on the screen Biological crop protection boosts yield and profitability with longer spraying windows and

• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  June 17, 2019

  another. The dashboard also integrates the application and effects of chemical corrections. ‘This method gives growers good insight into the system for integrated [...] provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling growers to act quickly. This also ensures that [...] currently in the pre-introduction phase: we are shifting the focus towards other crops and further increasing the number of clients who are testing the app. The