A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

Original Story Antiono Gimenez

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

Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

young ornamental plants, with Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited from [...] so finding a compact solution with extensive coverage was essential. With the Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that and more." Located in the Netherlands' [...] also noted the improved reach and effectiveness: "With its gentle airflow, the Airobreez safely disperses natural enemies over crops, and with over 98% reaching

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

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

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of [...] expertise. On its 610 hectares of protected farmland, the ranch produces various tomato and cucumber varieties, along with 55 hectares of open-field Brussels sprouts [...] profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its core values: working for the growers.

Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate of Entonem against the oak processionary caterpillar. Ivo de Groot continues, ‘The product has a guaranteed firm, [...] witnessed the effect of Koppert’s nematode product Entonem on the oak processionary caterpillar. ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is [...] only be used on trees with leaves. Nematodes are a better solution for urban areas.’ Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings

Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

When applied to the target pest, the spores of the fungus Akanthomyces muscarius attach to the whiteflies and germinate, penetrating the insect's cuticle [...] bio-insecticide that contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, including whiteflies that [...] research team recently produced a newly optimized Mycotal product with an improved quality and shelf life. With the introduction of this new generation Mycotal

Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

resulted in a new product marketed under the name, Chrysopa-E , which uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage [...] types of aphids , mealy bugs and echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect.Due to the attractive price of Chrysopa-E, it is [...] eats all types of aphids, mealybugs and Echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range

Caterpillar control with nematodes

release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes feed on the tissues of the [...] application, the nematodes search for their prey. Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate it through its natural body openings or skin. The nematodes [...] time. Free of concerns about the diminishing performance of conventional pesticides and even pesticide resistance, growers rely on nematodes as a permanent