NL: Koppert enters European partnership with Orion

Koppert has entered into a partnership with Orion in Europe. This collaboration aims to enhance the in-furrow application of Koppert's biological crop protection solutions across European markets.

In-furrow application involves placing biological crop protection products directly into the seed furrow during planting or sowing, a method predominantly used for row crops that offers key advantages such as targeted protection and enhanced efficacy.

Koppert and Orion have worked closely with growers across Europe to conduct extensive field trials on row crops. These trials, designed to make application even easier and to further enhance effectiveness, integrated the Orion machine with our innovative biological solutions, including beneficial nematodes like Capirel and our biofungicide Trianum.

Felipe Capobianco, Global Technical Market Development Lead at Koppert states: 'The results have been overwhelmingly positive, demonstrating the effectiveness of our biological crop protection solutions in row crops. By optimizing in-furrow technology, we are simplifying applications for growers and improving crop protection and plant health. Our commitment to supporting growers remains steadfast, as we continue to work toward making their tasks simpler and more efficient while delivering exceptional performance in the field'.

Sergio Barbosa, International Operations Manager at Orion, states: 'This partnership with Koppert in Europe was the result of outstanding work between the Orion team, the Koppert team and our growers. We successfully adapted our equipment to European machinery and visited growers in France, the Netherlands, and Italy to gain deeper insights and expertise to better serve growers in this important region. The key to this successful implementation has been the direct contact with growers and the trust built from the very beginning!"

Rodrigo Alandia, Marketing and New Business Director at Orion, adds: "Through our partnership with Koppert, we are offering equipment for the in-furrow application of Koppert's biological crop protection solutions in row crops. This collaboration is introducing a practice that was previously less familiar in Europe, and the field results have already been very positive. Together, we will continue to make progress in this important region and market, further positioning Orion as a leading and effective technology for in-furrow applications worldwide."