• Happy Women’s Day!

  August 8, 2022

  describes it: “I love the contribution we make to our planet and the people I get to work with inside and outside of Koppert. I love being a partner with [...] have to prove yourself, but do not be intimidated – be confident in the knowledge and skills that you have to offer.” And what would their advice be to young [...] Manager, Jean-Mare Truter, her love of nature motivated her to work within the agricultural space. “I have always wanted to work in nature. In working for

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  femininity to be successful in agriculture. You do not have to be like a man, but rather work with the unique strengths you have as a woman. “Know that [...] potential to address food insecurity.” With this insight, it is important to look to the future of what jobs may look like for women wanting to build a career [...] chatted to a few women that are passionate about agriculture and helping other women to find their feet within this space. One of the insights we loved was

• Say “Tata!” to Tuta

  September 29, 2023

  can also help you to effectively control the pest. The males are lured into the trap, after which they stick to an adhesive surface allowing you to count [...] nuisance that is also a master of concealment. So, be extra alert if this moth decides to visit your greenhouse or farm. In order to tackle this pest [...] , it is essential to keep the following things in mind: In warm countries, this moth lives freely in nature, but this moth has also become a pest in heated

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

  February 22, 2024

  can fluctuate throughout the harvesting season. Being flexible in harvest allows growers to respond to shifts in demand, ensuring that crops are harvested [...] that growers have to start the harvest earlier than planned. By not having to take into account a pre-harvest interval, growers are able to adjust their plans [...] pre-harvest intervals will offer flexibility for growers and will help them to be in control of their moment of harvest, maximizing yield and quality.

• FAQ Nezapar

  wasps will be visible. 4. Handling and storage When do I best use the product? It is recommended to use the product directly after receipt. Can I store the [...] When do I have to start introducing Nezapar? As early as possible when the crop is planted, and outside temperatures are above 15 °C. Do not wait to introduce [...] How should I scout? Look for several (mating) adults on one plant or for freshly laid egg packages. Only the eggs will be parasitized. How do I introduce

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly larvae under control ‘I was [...] mats and whole rows had to be rejected, and the fungus would spread through the gutters to adjacent mats. ‘We sometimes lost up to 50% of production on the [...] terms of plant protection to biological methods. That’s why I now use fewer and fewer chemicals,’ he explained. The biggest threat to his crop is thrips ,

• Spidex Vital FAQ

  compared to previous product? No; in hotspot control we have observed an even better control of spider mites. What obstacle did Koppert overcome to produce [...] spider mite control? Hotspots of spider mite are even better under control with Spidex Vital, compared to the regular Spidex. Does anything change to the rate [...] No, continue to introduce Spidex Vital in the numbers you recommend your customers to obtain the best pest control. Does anything change to the mode of

• Koppert One

  expert-backed insights to support your decisions. The Digital Assistant also helps you with questions about Koppert products and how to control key pests and diseases [...] designed to simplify and strengthen biological crop protection . By combining expert knowledge, smart tools, and real-time data, it empowers growers to make [...] results. Go to web app Apply nematodes at the right moment with Timing Expert Timing can make or break the success of biological control. With Timing

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system more robust.’ Game changer in spider mite control As Koppert is able to control the production [...] they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. ‘I have three crops a year [...] are somewhat less keen on it. Spidex Vital still has to prove itself in such dry conditions. I want to see what happens. However, it is a new product and

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  the consultant to check up on things remotely – for Lema Tomaten, that’s the job of Koppert employee Floris van der Helm. ‘If I need to, I can give advice [...] promptly. In addition to scouting with the Horiver scanner, we can also enter manual pest counts, so I have two methods available to me.’ Locations, greenhouses [...] determines what the threshold value should be – in conjunction with his consultant if need be. The threshold value helps to prevent unnecessary work. Although