• Cultivating Innovation and Sustainability: Koppert's Impact in the AIRTEA Project

  February 28, 2024

  development and adoption of agricultural technologies have not yet led to the desired improvement in food security, job creation, and rural livelihoods in Eastern [...] appropriate technologies, and increase their transfer and uptake, thereby enhancing rural livelihoods. Building capacities in ICT and other emerging digital [...] ation of IPs and multi-stakeholder engagement in three neighboring countries (Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda) that share a common interest in developing priority

• Mealybugs and scales

  photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Where flowers and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to [...] mealybugs and soft scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value [...] beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection and population

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are [...] healthy and continue to thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse data in real time [...] insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them to take proactive measures and optimize their yield. Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic

• Spider mites and other mites

  characteristics and feeding habits. Plant mites generally thrive in warm and dry conditions, which is why they are often problematic in greenhouses and during hot [...] spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf [...] found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf spot and pea pod spot). Damage symptoms Ascochyta pisi causes spots on leaves, stems and pods of [...] the primary leaves. The fungus is seed borne and thus also causes post- and pre-emergence damping off and dwarfing. Other Ascochyta species may also infect [...] seeds may have brown areas. Life cycle and appearance of Pea blight, leaf and pod spot Ascochyta pisi hardly survives in the soil or on crop residues because

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective [...] more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their [...] aphids and leafhoppers through the release and establishment of their main natural enemies in the crop. "The future of biological control in tropical

• Air blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  automatic blower used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech cultivations. The Airobug special fan, in combination with the revolving dosage [...] blowers to distribute and apply beneficials Blowing systems Koppert's blowing systems are especially developed for effective and efficient distribution [...] n Introduce several predatory mite species in one way Uniform distribution of natural enemies resulting in the continuous efficiency of an integrated system

• Designed with growers in mind

  March 6, 2023

  is to work with nature and contribute to the health of people and planet. The new branding was developed to reflect our mission and values. The Koppert ‘K’ [...] e solutions. In addition, the symmetry symbolises the equal importance of plant protection above and underground. The natural shapes and colours express [...] Our new branding shows our dedication and commitment in providing biological solutions to produce healthy food in the most sustainable manner.

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly larvae under control ‘I [...] developments in technology have gradually shifted my focus in terms of plant protection to biological methods. That’s why I now use fewer and fewer chemicals [...] predatory mites also keep spider mites and whitefly larvae in check. Susceptibility to Pythium Kees started using Trianum-G in 2020. Based on the fungus Trichoderma

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  year's theme, ‘Soil and Water,’ echoes the profound interdependence of these two vital elements in sustaining life on Earth. Both soil and water stand as [...] resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil extends [...] withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater and cover 20% of croplands (FAO, 2023). The soil's health and water quality and availability are intricately connected