• Partners with Nature

  April 5, 2016

  Contributing to the better health of the people and the planet, in partnership with nature That is the one reason the Koppert team wakes up excited every [...] role in boosting the sustainability of cultivation and the chain. We are convinced that by working with nature and for nature we have a solid chance to [...] now provides a holistic approach that we offer to our clients today. It starts with the soil where all cultivation begins and ends with a residue-free

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

  farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop [...] considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic [...] friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe. Future of biological crop protection Koen advocates for a cautious approach, carefully

• Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

  March 26, 2025

  humidity. If the foliage is wet for longer than six hours, the chances of germination and therefore the risk of infection is very high. A temperature of 15 to [...] fruit, e.g. as a result of damage by wind. Create the right conditions How do you stop Botrytis spreading and nip it in the bud? Preventing a humid climate [...] NoPath is a natural plant based on plant essential oils for use in a wide range of crops including ornamental crops and vegetables. How it works Mode of action

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

  October 17, 2024

  and the planet. Trees Matter— For Now and the Future On 10 th October 2024, we planted 3,000 tree seedlings with the enthusiastic participation of local [...] will help the trees survive the critical early stages of growth, offering them the resilience they need to thrive in a changing climate Building a Sustainable [...] our efforts today will have a positive impact on both the local community and the environment for years to come. As part of the day’s activities, Koppert

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  April 5, 2016

  also possesses the unique ability of strengthening the roots of numerous crops thus improving the uptake of water and nutrients by the plant. Upon application [...] prove that the extra money the grower obtains from having more produce of a higher quality is always more than the cost of Trianum. Trianum gives the best value [...] management NOW. The basis of healthy and vigorous crop starts in the growing media. There is a community of organisms that inhabit the soil or substrate

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  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 [...] stages of host development, such as larvae, pupae, and adults. The evasion of the immune system is mediated by the expression of Mcl1 proteins, the secretion

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

  June 16, 2025

  strengthening of the plant through improvement of the root system by formation of more root hairs. Trianum also reinforces the defense mechanisms of the parts [...] Trianum is a hybrid of two complementary strains that make a winning formula. One of the strains is a very competent root colonizer, and the other is an [...] works: NoPath has a broad range of modes of action that make it a holistic antifungal and anti-microbial product. These include, alteration of microbial cell

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  against these pests. The company therefore sprays a product of natural origin, such as Mycotal , twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Wim van der [...] products. After all, chemicals put so much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite activity [...] occur in the greenhouse that only become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] fruits while minimizing environmental impact. The future of sustainable agriculture Balbino's journey reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and envi [...] hasn't been without obstacles. Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  y considering the economic threshold—the point where the costs of employing biocontrol are justified by the economic damage caused by a pest or disease [...] safeguards the efficacy of control measures but also underscores the importance of a sustainable and adaptable approach to pest control, addressing the evolving [...] ensures a smart use of resources, maximizing the effectiveness of pest management efforts economically. IPM's impact is significant. It employs a proactive