• Koppert Kenya launches Panoramix

  October 11, 2018

  Kenya officially launched Panoramix in an exciting 2-hour event. The launch was held in Eldoret, a region also known as “the food basket” of Kenya, during [...] and county governments, research institutions and seed companies. The event was intended to introduce our unique and innovative seed dressing product for [...] potential to positively improve food security in Kenya. The launch event was graced by Mr. Frans Makken -The Netherlands Ambassador to Kenya, Mrs. Mary

• Koppert Celebrates Golden Jubilee

  October 11, 2018

  an inspirational “Partners with Nature” seminar was held at the headquarters in the Netherlands. This was attended by over 700 guests from across the world [...] decoration of Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau. The royal decoration was bestowed on them for their ‘broad input and meaningful work’ to the society [...] To appreciate our loyal clients, partners and those who visited our stand, was each given a special 50-year token. As we look forward to our next 50 years

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  achieve this, the implementation of an integrated pest management program was necessary. "We started looking for alternatives and found Koppert... at the [...] factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release of beneficial [...] monitoring supervisor, the willingness of Koppert consultants in this process was vital. "It has been a very good experience because we have acquired knowledge

• Potato/tomato psyllid

  tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, and tobacco. The potato psyllid was considered a minor pest until it was found to be responsible for serious crop damage, both directly

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  Sjaak van Dijk’s father was already using the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis and Sjaak himself has always used it. However, Sjaak recently made [...] problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts sooner So far [...] the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop more evenly

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 4, 2019

  Amblyseius swirskii (tradename Swirski-Mite ) was used to manage thrips and whitefly in the crop. This was done alongside other useful tools such as pheromone [...] NatuGro system was further used to enhance the soil environment, resulting in a stronger, healthier and more resilient crop. Overall the program was a big success [...] soil-bourne pathogens, the beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum ( Trianum ) was used. In the tomato crop, the botanical fungicide NoPath used to manage diseases

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional [...] traditional methods can no longer be applied. "10 years ago, organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but

• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  October 11, 2018

  absoluta and the Fusarium wilt -nematode complex. The three-year project was launched in 2015 and is funded by NWO-WOTRO Applied Research Fund (ARF). Tomato [...] insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host of sustainable and reliable pest [...] insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host of sustainable and reliable pest

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend for us.’ Amazone Plants was established in 2010. During the initial few years, the anthurium company owned [...] started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the anthurium nursery in 2020. A remarkable [...] cm pots. The company has focused on biological plant protection since it was founded. However, its highly automated production system makes this type of

• Carrot

  and southwestern Asia. The carrot plant presumably comes from Persia and was originally produced for its seeds and leaves. Carrots can be classified as