A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture
May 19, 2025
Back in the late 1990s, the idea of growing vegetables without chemicals in southern Spain seemed almost impossible. “ At that time, there was only one [...] recalls Kris de Smet, Commercial Director Koppert Spain at that time. “ Chemicals, people said that biological control was only for the high-tech greenhouses [...] saved agriculture in Almeria. ” The switch wasn’t just about replacing chemicals - it was about a mindset shift. Growers began to understand that working