• Top diseases in roses - Powdery Mildew

  February 17, 2023

  first and foremost on the upper side of the leaf. In severe epidemics in cereals, the ears may also be infected. In most crops, the white colonies later [...] nutrients from the epidermal layer of plant cells. Most of the fungus remains on the outside of the plant surface. On the mycelium on the plant surface [...] spore production, so the net effect of the RH is very small. Wind and draught in greenhouses promote disease. In greenhouses, the dispersal of spores over

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear [...] several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is used [...] Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant

• Empowering Mango Farmers in Embu: A Day of Sustainable Solutions

  October 5, 2023

  farmers in Kenya through collaboration with the government and the private sector. The Mango Farmers Training was a unique opportunity for farmers in Embu [...] still meet the export market standards, and this has clearly brought the need for a collective effort to explore sustainable farming practices. In an exciting [...] development, Koppert Kenya, in partnership with the Netherlands Embassy, the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), and the Embu County Government

• Boost Soil Health Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program

  June 16, 2025

  does not harm the active mycelia of Trianum in the root zone. That means the two products can be used together with no negative effects on the beneficial [...] t of the root system by formation of more root hairs. Trianum also reinforces the defense mechanisms of the parts of the plant above ground, the so-called [...] productive crops by nurturing the ecosystem beneath the soil surface. What Is the Koppert Soil Health Program? The Koppert Soil Health Program is an integrated

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 16, 2016

  reliable picture of the pest pressure and make more accurate counts. In addition, the strong, long lasting sticky layer provides added value. The attracted insects [...] starts to invade the greenhouse and when peaks in its activity can be expected. Horiver traps do not lose the adhesive strength even in extremely high [...] Place Horiver sticky traps just above the plant tips, and no more than 30cm above the plants. As the crop grows, move the traps higher. For monitoring purposes

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted that the current dry and hot conditions in the country will continue to prevail. As a result, the long [...] nutrients. However, soil pH determines the availability of nutrients in the soil. pH is the level of acidity or alkalinity of the soil. Maize crops grow best at [...] to use the 4R principles, which are the four ‘rights’ of fertilizer management i.e. apply the right source of nutrient at the right rate, at the right time

• Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow

  October 17, 2024

  and protecting the soil. This innovative biofertilizer will help the trees survive the critical early stages of growth, offering them the resilience they [...] on both the local community and the environment for years to come. As part of the day’s activities, Koppert had stimulating discussions with the students [...] planting 15 billion trees over the next ten years—an ambitious initiative in the fight against climate change. Koppert is proud to contribute to this vision, knowing

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage [...] usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners [...] for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around 80% of the total production of vegetables for the processing industry in Portugal [...] Aubergine (90 ha). The great challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  June 23, 2025

  Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory [...] predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition [...] In the quest for effective pest and disease management, biological crop protection has emerged as an effective economically advantageous strategy. This