• Plant Health

  suppressive effects on certain pathogens. Amino acids: building blocks for plant performance Amino acids, as biostimulants, support plant growth in stressful conditions [...] pivotal roles in maintaining optimal plant growth. A balanced metabolite profile, comprising primary and secondary metabolites, is essential for resilience [...] functioning depends on factors such as humidity, available food sources, pH, and the absence of toxic substances. Embracing a systems approach for sustainable

• Biological solutions offer multiple benefits

  November 8, 2022

  solutions for diseases and pests are gaining ground in agriculture. Over the past few years, we have developed a range of biological solutions for outdoor [...] gathered a wealth of experience on multiple continents. Building on this foundation, we’re now scaling up and intensifying development, including in Europe [...] As a result, we’re also seeing an ever-increasing number of opportunities for introducing beneficials in outdoor crops as well. Market leader in Brazil

• Leaf miners

  target pupae in the soil. Sticky traps help monitor adult activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions for leaf miners [...] cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants [...] vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development

• Happy Women’s Day!

  August 8, 2022

  wanted to work in 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 [...] yourself and build a strong support network” advises Andiswa. Most of our team have experienced some challenges in working in agriculture as a female. Mabel [...] take people 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

• Fusarium wilt

  be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and [...] similar to that of most Fusarium species. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues of infected plants as chlamydospores (thick walled [...] or takes place as infection of the roots at the root tip or in small wounds, for example where lateral roots branch off from the tap root. How to prevent

• Aphipar-M

  repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. [...] converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around [...] wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar-M

• Aphipar

  repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. [...] converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around [...] wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar

• Laeveld_Agrochem_GROEI_20_-_Winter_2022.pdf

  84, 505–518. 8. Mvondo-She, M.A.; Gatabazi, A.; Laing, M.D.; Ndhlala, A.R. A Review on the Role of Silicon Treatment in Biotic Stress Mitigation and Citrus [...] information for inorchard interventions, for increased yield and return on investment for the producer. All information available on MYFARMWEBTM for easier [...] visible on the plant. For example, a zinc deficiency is known to cause “little leaf” on almonds where the buds do not push well, resulting in leaves that

• Cucumber

  particularly in India. The plant’s cultivation history goes back some 3000 years and it is now being produced on most continents. The cucumber plant is a creeping [...] creeping vine that grows up trellises or other supporting frames. The plant supports itself with thin, spiraling tendrils. The cucumber plant has large leaves [...] long and 10 cm or 3.9 inches in diameter. Cucumbers develop from flowers and their seed develop within the fruit, therefore in botanical terms they are classified

• Tutasan

  Application Place the traps on the soil or substrate Maintain a distance of 15-20 metre between traps A continuous water supply is needed to ensure that the trap [...] Mode of action The Tutasan trap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release a species-specific pheromone which [...] Use the Tutasan trap for monitoring and trapping male tomato leaf miner moths in combination with Pherodis Tuta absoluta . Pests Tomato leaf miner moth