• Koppert Present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International Conference 2018, Nairobi

  April 26, 2018

  been more relevant than it is today. He noted that biological control has a role to play in ensuring food safety and food security in Africa and the world [...] training of plant doctors in Kenya. The IPM module aims to equip existing plant doctors with more practical knowledge and skills related to Integrated Pest [...] director at Koppert Netherlands, ended the session with a call for all present to partner with Koppert in its endeavours. The highlight of the dinner event, was

• Koppert Invests in Latia Training Centre!

  September 25, 2018

  challenges in agriculture. Sharing this knowledge through as many avenues, and to as wide an audience as possible, is therefore a key goal. It is for this [...] LAS is an off-shoot of Latia Resource Centre (LRC), a social enterprise established in 2008 to provide training and business support services to farmers [...] disseminated to enable farmers improve food production, quality and sustainability. It is one extra step in the company’s noble endeavor to partner with

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  Whether this is just a cyclical pattern or the result of climate change is a subject for a separate debate. The delayed onset of rains is already causing [...] hot conditions in the country will continue to prevail. As a result, the long rains growing season that usually starts in March and ends in May will be delayed [...] Extraneous factors such as weather patterns notwithstanding, it is important for maize farmers to pay attention to all the good standard practices needed for

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] hectares of peppers in the Marinhais area. The entire crop is harvested mechanically. With mechanization, it is very important that all plants reach the end [...] harvesting, we were forced to change our way of producing and we decided to introduce new means that help protect the roots. It was in this way that we first

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  efficiency but also leads to a reduction in nutrient loss, a critical aspect in sustainable soil management. Crucially, our plant biostimulants go beyond [...] practices. However, more data is needed to showcase their effectiveness for sustainable practices to gain global traction. A shift in mindset and an effective [...] beyond being a mere substrate; it regulates water regimes, carbon emissions, and ensures the nutrient uptake of plants, thereby enhancing plant health and

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  June 24, 2016

  insect pests.This has become a growing concern among growers especially in the flower industry, hence a need to highlight some of its management practices. Damage [...] the greenhouse and its environs. Remove any weeds and plant debris that may serve as host to the caterpillars . Where applicable, it is advisable that you [...] pressure. Chemical interventions may thus come in handy to keep the pest below economic threshold. It is critical to proceed with caution when applying chemical

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product [...] the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits [...] reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated

• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  January 8, 2026

  positive changes in stem length profile in all length categories, which is a positive improvement in yield quality. Qualitatively, the rose crop under showed [...] stands for Natural Growing and is a system approach that enables you to cultivate your crop in a more natural manner. As a result, the input of chemical [...] The farm needed: • A way to rejuvenate aging crops • A solution to restore soil balance (biological, physical, and chemical aspects) • A program backed by

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better quality of fruit for export, since it is produced [...] This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that has developed great expertise in the integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark [...] have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes [...] have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector,’ says co-manager at SCEA, Bélinda Gaillet. ‘Capsanem appealed to us due to its biological [...] recommendations to try to affect Macrolophus less. It is a delicate balance, but Capsanem means chemical treatment can be avoided, which is the objective