• Breeding Beauty: How United Selections Protects Innovation with 100% IPM

  February 9, 2026

  From an agronomical perspective, it requires years of controlled selection, strict plant health management, and stable growing conditions to allow genetic [...] variety where quality, consistency, and risk management outweigh speed. It is within this delicate balance of science and strategy that United Selections [...] breeding and selection houses, where thousands of different plant varieties are grown in proximity. To manage this pressure, United Selections adopted Koppert’s

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  results of agronomic management can be seen. Good management not only results in quality fruit with longer shelf life, but also in the number of productive [...] and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve [...] great expertise in the integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for

• Koppert Foundation

  to sustainable solutions for horticulture and agriculture and improvement of the health and availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most [...] education about our wonderful partnering with nature in integrated crop management supporting local Koppert employees with their personal social responsibility

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  disease control, and the highly unlikely possibility of resistance is one of the key benefits of incorporating biocontrol into a comprehensive IPM strategy [...] looking at the future role of biocontrol, especially in the light of increasing concerns about pesticide resistance in agriculture it is so important that [...] challenge in agriculture worldwide. Resistance happens when a pest or disease builds up a tolerance and becomes resistant to a specific chemical, making the

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 16, 2025

  needs to go into the production of these ‘little heroes’ that are bred for the biological control of a host of agricultural pests by leading biocontrol company [...] quality control of a specific range of these nematodes that help to keep our fruit, vegetables and ornamental crops free of pests without chemical residues. [...] stage of various beetles and weevils Enormous potential The potential of beneficial nematodes to support the transition to sustainable agriculture is enormous

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  April 5, 2016

  The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) establishes that one tablespoon of healthy soil contains more living organisms than [...] prioritize sustainable soil management NOW. The basis of healthy and vigorous crop starts in the growing media. There is a community of organisms that inhabit [...] soil life The survival of beneficial soil organisms and those of crops is intrinsically tied together. Koppert is at the forefront of a growing movement to

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 4, 2019

  tonnes of tomato from the IPM tunnel” says Mrs. Mary Nyaga of Marp Farm. “I only made 2 sprays of insecticide over the entire 9 months period of the crop” [...] control involves the management of plant pests and diseases using other organisms. The concept relies on an active human management role to achieve this [...] entails the use of greenhouses or small tunnels. Crop protection activities are an important part of the production process. In view of the proximity to

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Ideal for the management of insect pests resistant to chemical insecticides. Safe for other natural enemies of pests. Compatible [...] attempt to control thrips with the use of a lot of chemical insecticides, while others employ IPM which includes the use of various natural enemies, supported [...] increasingly difficult to control with the available chemical insecticides. Mode of action The mode of action of the active agent Beauveria bassiana is an ent

• Eastern Orchards’ Success With Koppert’s Sustainable Avocado Farming Solutions

  February 5, 2025

  Sustainable farming is at the heart of modern agriculture, and Eastern Orchards is a reputable farm leading the way. This 52-hectare avocado farm established [...] Sustainable Pest Control with Koppert Lures One of the biggest challenges for avocado farmers is managing fruitfly, a notorious pest that significantly affects [...] y. From Pest Control to Soil Regeneration: The Power of Panoramix-GR Encouraged by the success of Koppert’s Fruifly lures, Eastern Orchards sought further

• Koppert Invests in Latia Training Centre!

  September 25, 2018

  excited by the opportunity to be part of this venture. By spreading the message and culture of sustainable agriculture, we look forward to transforming the [...] a unique platform and ecosystem of solution providers. Trainees and growers alike are now able to acquire an array of knowledge, technologies and support [...] objectives. Koppert brings to Latia over fifty years of knowledge and experience in sustainable agriculture. This knowhow will now be practically demonstrated