Arne van Aalst works as a Key Account Manager for North West Europe at Koppert. In this role, he liaises with major growers (associations) and subsidiaries in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, the UK, and Poland. He advises on sustainable solutions in integrated crop protection. In this MasterKas, he shares his vision on sustainable cultivation, European policy, and the future of the sector.
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Ontario Plants redefines insect control with overhead Xsect Xtreme screens
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Are strawberries your next profitable greenhouse crop?
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Royal Pride has been growing regular cucumbers for years, but has now added mini and midi varieties to its range. General Manager Koert van den Ende discusses this expansion, the power of collaboration, and the brand-new sustainable greenhouse that has just opened.
