BioJournal Year 12 - Ed. 04 - Quarterly 2025
Koppert Experience 2025: Innovation, Connection and the Future of Sustainable Agriculture Read also:
Koppert Brazil seeks new partner for expansion Page 04
COP30: Koppert proves importance of bioinputs in global carbon reduction Page 16
Official Letter Board Chairman of the Advisory Board Paul Koppert CBO Martin Koppert Koppert South America Board Sales Manager: Gustavo Herrmann Industrial Director: Danilo Pedrazzoli Communication and Marketing Manager: Jaqueline Antonio (MTB 28.498)
Editorial 2025 was an emblematic year for Koppert. The year in which we launched a new seed, made of innovation, expansion, trust, and courage to prosper in an increasingly challenging scenario full of opportunities. Every movement, every resumption, and every decision prepares the soil for an even more promising future. The return of the Koppert Experience reconnected partners and showed, in the field, the strength of our solutions. At COP30, we brought knowledge, data, and purpose to debates that shape global agriculture, repositioning agribusiness in the climate agenda and reinforcing our commitment to sustainability.
Design and Layout: Cristiane de Oliveira Reporting and Editing: Débora Cristina de Souza (MTB 55.726-SP)
Koppert Brazil Contact Information: Koppert Corporate Center (CCK) Rua Boa Morte, 1046 - Centro Piracicaba/SP
Telephone: +55 0800 770 1919 Email: comunicacao@koppert.com.br Website: www.koppert.com.br
We advanced with new registrations in Latin America, strengthened impactful partnerships — such as Tereos’ progress in reducing chemicals — and celebrated relevant milestones, such as the international recognition of the efficacy of the exclusive strain Trichoderma harzianum 1306 in corn cultivation under water stress. Inside the house, we strengthened our roots: We invested in training, valued new leaderships, and boosted industrial initiatives that pave our next growth cycle. This edition gathers milestones that reveal that our seed germinates with vigor. May 2026 be a year of expansion and flourishing, so we can harvest, very soon, everything we are building today. Enjoy your reading!
Cheers to a season of strong roots and new beginnings!
Happy holidays!
BRAZIL
Koppert Brazil seeks new partner for expansion
Koppert Brazil is looking for a new investor willing to contribute € 100 million (about R$ 620 million) to the company’s expansion project. The process, conducted by Itaú BBA, should be concluded by July 2026, with the expectation of receiving the first nonbinding proposals still in December. Gustavo Herrmann, Commercial Director of Koppert South America
In an interview with press agencies, Gustavo Herrmann, Commercial Director of Koppert South America, explained that the search for a minority partner represents the biggest transformation of Koppert in Brazil since its arrival. The goal is to achieve financial self-sufficiency for the local operation.
Governance and Structure The operation will be structured as private equity, with the investor acquiring a minority stake — estimated at 30%, keeping the Dutch with 70%. With this, Herrmann and Pedrazzoli will become coCEOs of Koppert. A board of directors will be constituted, including space for the new investor and an independent counselor.
“Brazil has grown and needs a capital structure commensurate with this growth. [...] From this fundraising, we start to structure our growth with local capital and credit, preserving the strategic alignment with the Netherlands, but gaining decisionmaking and execution speed,” stated Herrmann. With the new capital, Koppert intends to expand the fungi factory, build a new bacteria unit, and internalize the production of nematodes and entomopathogens, reducing dependence on imports. The company will also resume acquisitions in the bioinputs market. “These three plants will allow us not only to grow in volume but to raise the technical
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level of our operation, with greater traceability, productive efficiency, and response capacity to the customer,” said Danilo Pedrazolli, Industrial Director of Koppert South America.
Operational autonomy will be total, however, the headquarters in the Netherlands will continue to approve acquisitions, sales, and high-value investments. Furthermore, the business model allows for a future IPO — the process of opening a company’s capital on the Stock Exchange.
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WOMEN IN AGRO
Female force transforming agriculture The Communications Manager of Koppert South America, Jaqueline Antonio, was one of the protagonists of the 10th edition of the National Congress of Women in Agribusiness (CNMA), considered the largest female gathering of the sector in Latin America. The event took place in the city of São Paulo, on October 23rd. Jaqueline highlighted the fundamental role of education for the expansion of biological management in Brazilian agriculture during her speech on the panel “Os Pilares que vão Desenvolver as Mulheres do Futuro” [The Pillars that will Develop the Women of the Future] “We have to make people influencers, train them so they take this message regionally, to all farmers, and do it technically [...] It is a great challenge, it
continues to be, but education changes everything,” she said. In an exclusive interview for the program “A Protagonista”, on Canal Rural, the specialist highlighted the work done with Koppert Academy, a project created to bring knowledge to farmers, consultants, and distributors, which already totals 7,000 trained students. Jaqueline also spoke about the concern in using this more educational tone in the company’s communication and marketing, in order to demystify the new technology and bring it closer to the target audience. “We have a creative hub dedicated solely to this today,” she proudly says.
Michele Lopes, Doctor in International Coaching, Jaqueline Silva, Journalist and Presenter of Canal Rural and Jaqueline Antonio, Communications Manager of Koppert South America
“Os Pilares que vão Desenvolver as Mulheres do Futuro” was the theme of the panel
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C O V E R : 3 RD S E A S O N
Koppert Experience 2025: Innovation, Connection and the Future of Sustainable Agriculture This year, Koppert Brazil resumed the Koppert Experience, a project created to share knowledge, celebrate science and, mainly, bring the company closer to its target audience and inspire new paths for biological management. With two remarkable editions in Ribeirão Preto (SP) and Alexânia (GO), the event proved to be a true meeting point between leaders, producers, researchers, and professionals who believe in a more sustainable agriculture.
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This third season reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting those who wish to grow and transform agribusiness responsibly. A journey of learning, exchange of experiences, and exaltation, which consolidated the essence of Koppert: Being a Giant by Nature.
Connect and Innovate The Koppert Experience was born from the need to bring the field closer to biological innovation, translating science into real management practices. For Koppert,
the event is an opportunity to strengthen relationships, listen to producers, share results, and present solutions that increase productivity with sustainability. For farmers and mills, it is a space for networking, technical updating, discussion of trends, and interaction with specialists leading the advancement of biological management in the country. And, for the sector as a whole, the project became a milestone: A stage that
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stimulates dialogue on crop biodynamics, applied microbiology, biodefense, soil quality, and the strategic role of beneficial organisms in tropical agriculture. Since its first edition in 2022, the Koppert Experience has already passed through Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, and São Paulo, gathering themes ranging from sustainable practices to the future of biologicals in Brazil. Danilo Pedrazolli, Industrial Director of Koppert South America, welcomed everyone at the event in Ribeirão Preto/SP
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C O V E R : 3 RD S E A S O N
Ribeirão Preto / SP In October, the city was the stage for a special edition of the Koppert Experience, dedicated entirely to sugarcane producers and mill representatives. The event dived into the sugar-energy universe, with lectures on the market panorama, strategies for biological pest management, and a roundtable on the biological revolution in sugarcane fields. The highlight was the presentation of Octane® (Isaria fumosorosea 1296) for Sugarcane, an innovation that promises to optimize management and crop productivity.
Panel participants in Ribeirão Preto/SP
Vinícius Lopes, Commercial Manager for Sugarcane at Koppert Brazil, and Danilo Pedrazzoli, Industrial Director of Koppert South America
Marcelino Brito, Agronomic Development and Market Manager at Koppert Brazil, presented the biological solutions
Leo Chaves, face of the “Gigante por Natureza” [Giant by Nature] campaign, performed in another edition of the Koppert Experience
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Alexânia / GO In November, the event moved to Alexânia (GO), where it gathered specialists and agribusiness leaders for an in-depth debate on the frontiers of innovation. The great protagonist was Trichodermil FS® (Trichoderma asperelloides 1306), the world’s first product developed exclusively for industrial seed treatment (TSI). A revolution in agribusiness that allows effective management from the root, protecting crops and ensuring more productive and sustainable fields.
Panel featured Marcelino Brito, Agronomic Development and Market Manager at Koppert Brazil, Gustavo Herrmann, Commercial Director of Koppert South America, and Professor Rogério Coimbra
Cereals Commercial Team of Koppert Brazil
Dr. Lais Fontana, Agronomist and Researcher, Sérgio Abud, Vice-President of CESB, and Sebastião Rodovalho, Director of Trisolo, participated in one of the panels
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BEST OF THE YEAR
Trichodermil FS® is elected best biological control launch of the year
Innovation is part of our DNA and the market recognizes it! The launch of the year, Trichodermil FS® (Trichoderma asperelloides ESALQ 1306) was elected the Best Launch of the Year in Biological Control in the public vote promoted by the startup VEX Innovation and Artificial Intelligence in Agribusiness, on its LinkedIn profile. With 43% of the votes and more than 12,000 impressions, this recognition underlines the quality and impact of our solution in the market, and reflects the growing demand from rural producers for sustainable solutions that unite productivity and environmental responsibility. Trichodermil FS® is the world’s first fungusbased bioinput developed for industrial seed treatment (IST). Its exclusive formulation — with the Trichoderma asperelloides ESALQ 1306 strain — guarantees robust protection from planting, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient agriculture. The award reinforces the growing relevance of biological control in Brazil and Koppert’s leadership in driving the transition to a greener agricultural model. It is the validation that biological
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innovation is the key to shaping the future of agribusiness, and we are at the forefront of this movement! On the next page, recall some Trichodermil FS® launch events to present Koppert innovation to consultants, researchers, seed companies, and commercial partners throughout Brazil.
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Trichodermil FS® launches across Brazil Bahia Luiz Eduardo Magalhães
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Goiás Rio Verde
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INTERNACIONAL STUDY
Trichoderma increases corn productivity by 60% under drought, study reveals
An international study led by the Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR) revealed that the use of the Trichoderma harzianum ESALQ 1306 strain in corn plantations increased productivity by up to 60%, even under water stress. A great relief for Brazilian farmers who, from time to time, suffer from drought and increasing climate changes in cultivation. The study, titled “Mitigating drought effects in maize with Trichoderma harzianum (strain ESALQ 1306): a bioinoculant for sustainable agriculture”, had the support of seven other institutions: Universidade Estadual do Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS), Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp), Embrapa, University of Antwerp in Belgium, and Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia. The explanation for such a result is simple: When applied, the ESALQ 1306 strain stimulates root growth allowing the plant to absorb more water and nutrients, becoming more resistant to the lack of rain. Furthermore, it protects the crop against nematodes and soil pathogens. For the farmer, this means more health and productivity in cultivation and, mainly, security even in the face
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of an unpredictable climate scenario. More uniform and stable crops, over the years, guarantee a much more solid and predictable ROI. In other words, Trichoderma harzianum ESALQ 1306 is a rare combination between biostimulation and biocontrol in a single living organism. Developed in partnership with the Escola Superior de Agricultura “Luiz de Queiroz” (ESALQ/USP), the Trichoderma harzianum ESALQ 1306 strain integrates the Koppert Brazil portfolio and is aligned with consolidated agricultural management practices, accelerating the transition to a more productive, sustainable, and profitable agriculture. The article is signed by important names. The first author of the study, Renato Lustosa Sobrinho, is a technician at
UEMS and associate researcher at the University of Antwerp, in Belgium; with the participation of PhD Professor Taciane Finatto; Dr. Christiane Abreu de Oliveira Paiva, winner of the BRICS Solutions Award; PhD Professor Marcelo Carvalho Minhoto Teixeira Filho; Dr. Bruno Rodrigues de Oliveira; Dr. Tiago Zoz; Dr. Carlos Eduardo da Silva Oliveira; Dr. Guilherme Carlos Fernandes; Dr. Karina da Silva Souza; Afrah E. Mohammed; Modhi O. Alotaibi and Seham M. Hamed.
Scan the QR Code with your phone and read the study in full
Trichoderma harzianum ESALQ 1306
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A G R O PA G E S
From niche to must-have: Biologicals advance towards massive adoption in Latin America
Latin America is living a decisive moment for bioinputs. Although the number of registrations grows rapidly, adoption in the field still advances unevenly. The theme was highlighted in the Chinese magazine Agro Pages, of worldwide circulation, which gathered ten leaders of the bioinputs segment, among them Gustavo Herrmann, Commercial Director of Koppert South America. In his analysis for the vehicle, Herrmann pointed out the regulatory disparity between countries as one of the main obstacles to the massive adoption of biologicals, in addition to the need for greater technical training in the use of products more sensitive than chemicals. Added to this is the complex logistics of biologicals and the expansion of on-farm biofactories, which expand access but require sanitary rigor.
global biofungicide and bionematicide exclusive for seed treatment, which already raises productivity in crops such as soy and corn. For him, the rapid acceptance of the solution by Brazilian agribusiness reveals the pillars for the expansion of biologicals: Applicable innovation, operational integration, field evidence, and sustainability.
throughout Latin America,” he stated. “To advance, it is fundamental to invest in technical infrastructure, harmonize regulations, and offer training that guarantees the safe and efficient use of biologicals in the field,” completed Herrmann.
“The challenges exist, but the interest of farmers in more sustainable technologies and the speed of innovation indicate that biologicals should grow consistently
Brazil stands out as a model to be followed, driven by high pest pressure and strong cooperation between researchers, regulators, and the private initiative. Replicating this ecosystem, however, runs into less challenging climates, slower regulatory processes, and more conservative agricultural cultures. Among the success cases, Herrmann highlighted Trichodermil FS® (Trichoderma asperelloides ESALQ 1306), the first
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MAKING HISTORY
1st SIPAT Koppert Brazil
Collaborators from the Koppert Macrobiologicals unit in Charqueada (SP) participated in the 1st SIPAT Koppert
The initiative symbolizes Koppert’s commitment to life, well-being, and the construction of an increasingly safe
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macrobiologicals unit, in Charqueada (SP), participated in an intense schedule with theater, lectures, and practical experiences that addressed harassment, first aid, ergonomics, and accident prevention. The opening of the event with “The Show of Life” brought lightness and engagement. In the following days, real simulations created by the teams themselves reinforced the importance of care in the work environment.
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environment. We thank everyone who was involved in the organization and those who actively participated in the 1st SIPAT.
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In October we made history! Between the 20th and 24th, we held the 1st SIPAT (Internal Week for the Prevention of Accidents at Work), a milestone in the consolidation of the safety culture at Koppert Brazil.
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Guardian of Conformity Natutec® by Koppert received the “Guardião da Conformidade – Stewardship 2025” Award, recognition that highlights its technical excellence and daily commitment to safe and responsible operations. Acting in a highly regulated sector is not for everyone, and Natutec® stands out for the discipline, organization, and rigor that guarantee high-quality applications to the producer. This level of conformity strengthens sustainability, preserves the environment, and ensures the longevity of biological technologies. Congratulations to the team for the merit achieved.
The Industrial Director of Koppert South America, Danilo Pedrazzoli, alongside the leaders of Natutec® and the Regulatory Affairs Department of Koppert Brazil
Connections that Transform On December 11 and 12, Koppert Brazil promoted “Conexões que Transformam” [Connections that Transform], an internal event dedicated to strengthening strategic alignment and integrating essential areas of the operation. Held at the Beira Rio Palace Hotel, in Piracicaba (SP), the schedule addressed themes such as operational excellence, integrated management of maintenance and production, microbiological indicators, PPA, Power BI and Power Automate technologies, in addition to the company’s fiscal closing. Internal specialists and guests, such as Cogtive, Verza Engenharia, and Kaizen Institute, conducted reflections on performance, innovation, and efficiency. The meeting ended with the dynamic “Connections that Sustain Performance”, reinforcing collaboration and continuous evolution.
Leaders of Koppert Brazil’s industrial production participated in the event
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COP30
Koppert reinforces and proves the importance of bioinputs in global carbon reduction Koppert Brazil marked a strong presence at COP 30, one of the most important world events on sustainability and climate change. With active participation in three high-level panels at AgriZone Embrapa, the company demonstrated how bioinputs are indispensable protagonists in the transition to low-carbon, more productive, and profitable agriculture. Currently, 23% of global greenhouse gas emissions originate in the agricultural sector and land use. Using more sustainable practices is urgent and Koppert showed that it is viable: With the use of biological solutions, crops cease to be emission sources and become carbon sinks — natural reservoirs that filter CO₂ from the atmosphere. Brazil leads this movement. About 61% of Brazilian producers regularly use bioinputs, a rate four times higher than the global average! In the last three years, the sector registered impressive growth of 22%, signaling a real transformation in the field.
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Bioinputs are moving from a “nice to have” role to a strategic protagonist. Gustavo Herrmann Commercial Director of Koppert South America
Biological always and chemical when necessary The R&D Manager of Koppert Brazil, Thiago Castro, reinforced that sustainable agriculture is, fundamentally, about restoring soil life through biological control. By introducing natural enemies into ecosystems, in addition to combating pests, the biological web is strengthened, thus improving soil structure and reducing the need for more aggressive interventions. “It is nature itself working in our favor,” he stated. The partnership between Koppert Brazil and the French company Tereos proves these results in practice. In just one year, almost 50% of the chemical control area in sugarcane fields was replaced by biological solutions, with emphasis on Terranem®. The Commercial Manager of the Sugarcane Division, Vinícius Lopes, highlighted that the initiative exceeded expectations and advanced: There are plans
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to expand the project to new areas.
In just one year, we managed to replace almost 50% of the chemical control area with biological solutions. Vinícius Lopes
Commercial Manager of the Sugarcane Division at Koppert Brazil
The Commercial Director of Koppert South America, Gustavo Herrmann, summarized the transformation underway: Bioinputs leave the role of “nice to have” to become a strategic protagonist. He further stated that, with the Bioinputs Law — the most modern in the world —, Brazil creates a favorable environment for exponential growth in the coming years, potentially reaching 50%. AgriZone Embrapa at COP30 validated the crucial role of agribusiness in climate discussions, demystifying its image and consolidating Koppert as a driving force of this transformation.
Vinícius Lopes (center), Sugarcane Commercial Manager at Koppert Brazil, attracted press attention with the results of the Koppert-Tereos Project
It is nature itself working in our favor. Thiago Castro
R&D Manager at Koppert Brazil
Thiago Castro (right), R&D Manager at Koppert Brazil, defended the use of biological solutions in the decarbonization of agriculture
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AGRO BIOINPUTS FORUM
Koppert leads innovation and drives science at the 2nd Agro Bioinputs Forum The 2nd Agro Bioinputs Forum consolidated bioinputs as a strategic priority for Brazilian agribusiness. With wide repercussions in the national media, the meeting gathered authorities, researchers, and executives from the sector and consolidated bioinputs as a strategic priority for gains in productivity, sustainability, and international competitiveness. Koppert Brazil was at the center of the discussions. In the panel “Prioridades para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável” [Priorities for Sustainable Development], Felipe Itihara, Innovation Manager of the company, defended the need for structured investments to accelerate innovation in the segment, reduce technological risk, and attract capital for new formulations and microbial platforms. “We need financing and promotion lines that support the continuous evolution of
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the sector and the development of new formulations. Without this support, we run the risk of losing competitiveness and missing opportunities that the global market is offering,” stated Itihara. The data presented dimension the opportunity: Bioinputs are growing above 30% in cooperatives, but still represent only 3% of the inputs used. The potential is ample, provided there is predictability in the regulatory and financial environment so that companies like Koppert can invest with legal security and long-term planning, as reinforced by the specialists. Koppert Brazil’s participation in the forum highlights our commitment to the transformation of the agro sector: Innovative products and strategic articulation between public policies, science, and the market.
With stable regulation and continuous investment in research, the country strategically places itself in the leadership of the global bioinputs revolution.
We need financing and promotion lines that support the continuous evolution of the sector and the development of new formulations.
Felipe Itihara, Innovation Manager at Koppert Brasil
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Continuous Improvement From November 10 to 14, Quality Management (GQ) promoted the 2nd Koppert Quality Week, reinforcing our permanent commitment to excellence. The action highlighted, on social media, testimonials from collaborators from different areas of Koppert — Priscila Perim, Victor Pagliarani, Maria Luiza Volpato, and Ricardo Machado — and organized a digital quiz awarding five winners. The message that remains is clear: Quality is everyone’s responsibility. And Koppert counts on you!
1st Koppert Immersion in Roraima On October 24, the 1st Koppert Immersion took place in the State of Roraima, in partnership with Supera Agro. The meeting featured researcher Dr. Jaqueline Huzar Novakowiski, who brought knowledge about innovation and biological management. The initiative reinforced Koppert’s presence in the region, strengthened ties, and brought qualified technical knowledge closer to the producer.
Dr. Jaqueline Huzar spoke at the event
Koppert and Supera Agro Team in Roraima
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PIONEERING
Spraying in Meiosi: Natutec® by Koppert launches unprecedented service in Brazil Natutec® by Koppert announces the unprecedented launch in Brazil of a directed spraying service by drone for the Meiosi planting system in sugarcane fields. In the final phase of approval, the solution reaches the market later this year, solving one of the biggest bottlenecks in the reform of sugarcane areas: The application of pesticides and bioinputs in the sugarcane lines without damage to intercalary crops, such as soybeans and peanuts. The Meiosi system (Inter-rotational Method Occurring Simultaneously) is an intelligent and economical strategy for the sugar-energy sector. It is based on the planting of mother lines of sugarcane,
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intercalated with legumes that contribute to the recovery of soil degraded by intensive cultivation. In addition to improving the physical, chemical, and biological conditions of the soil, these crops generate extra revenue with grains and, after harvest, the mother lines unfold to form a new sugarcane field. However, traditional spraying methods present important limitations. Spraying by agricultural aircraft requires high operational investment and lacks precision for localized treatments, while ground machines promote soil compaction and can cause damage to developing crops.
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Exclusive Drones Spraying via drone is already known in agribusiness, but the technology developed by Natutec® raises the standard. The solution employs exclusive drones, equipped with an RTK system for centimeter precision and automatic curvilinear trajectories, capable of adapting to the terrain in real time and following the sugarcane lines in curves with precision, ensuring coverage in the mother lines without damage to the intercalary crops.
Total Regulation All operations of Natutec® by Koppert are 100% regulated by MAPA, ANAC, and state Plant Defenses. With the launch of the service, sugarcane producers gain a weighty tool to scale Meiosi with efficiency and safety.
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NEW CHAIR
Diego Tolfo assumes Territorial Sales Management in the North-Central region
Diego Tolfo is the new Territorial Sales Manager North-Central – Grains at Koppert Brazil. With solid experience in agribusiness, Tolfo has more than ten years of experience in commercial management, team leadership, and strategic market development. At Koppert since 2019, he acted as Regional Sales Supervisor and, subsequently, as Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest, leading high-performance teams and strengthening relationships with customers and distributors in one of the most dynamic regions of the country.
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I am committed to maintaining focus on strategy, strengthening work with producers and partners, and creating lasting connections that contribute to the sustainable growth of Koppert in the field. Diego Tolfo
Territorial Sales Manager North-Central - Grains at Koppert Brazil
Tolfo is an Agronomist Engineer graduated from the Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), with an Executive MBA in Business Management and Sales from the Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV), bringing a combination of strategic vision and focus on results. “Assuming this new position is a source of great pride. I am committed to maintaining focus on strategy, strengthening work with producers and partners, and creating lasting connections that contribute to the sustainable growth of Koppert in the field,” highlighted Tolfo, the new Territorial Sales Manager North Central – Grains.
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Building results together In the month of December, we lived another chapter of our partnership with Usina Denusa, one of the pioneers of the sugar-energy sector in the State of Goiás and a reference in innovation in the field. Together since 2018, we celebrate the mark of 100% of sugarcane areas managed with Koppert solutions. The technical and commercial visit was conducted by Danilo Pedrazzoli, Industrial Director of Koppert South America, and Vinícius Lopes, Commercial Manager of Sugarcane at Koppert Brazil, at the company’s headquarters in Jandaia (GO). Solid partnerships build brilliant futures.
Koppert participates in a technical round of Rede Agro In December, Koppert Brazil took part in the Technical Roundtable organized by Rede Agro at the Santo Antônio farms (Salvetti Group) and Copacel in Bahia. Our Market Development Manager, Marcelino Brito, was present during both days of the visit. The meetings evaluated the agronomic performance of Koppert technologies under real farming conditions, strengthening the integration between research, development, and practical field application.
ConBio ConBio, held on October 2 in Piracicaba, brought together key representatives of the sugar‑energy sector to exchange experiences and discuss innovative and sustainable approaches to sugarcane production. More than just an event, it serves as a council focused on advancing innovation, efficiency, and the future of agriculture. By encouraging collaborative solution‑building, ConBio highlights the importance of integrating technology, sustainability, and responsible management, reinforcing the sector’s readiness to face global challenges such as climate change and rising demand for renewable energy.
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KOPPERT RECEPTIVE
Open-door for large meetings Our receptive received partners, customers, institutions and experts, who visited Koppert’s production units in Piracicaba (SP) and Charqueada (SP), in recent months. During the visits, we present the strength of our living technology, undergoing Research & Development laboratories, industrial processes, micro and macrobiological units, formulations and distribution. We thank the presence of Agro Dealer and customers (10/01), Tereos (10/14), Grupo Tietê, Evvo and FAO Investment Centre (Rome) (10/29), Tobiano Agropecuária and Eldorado Distribuição (11/05) and Raízen (11/12).
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We also received: Belagrícola and producers (11/18), LAMBS - Esalq/ USP (11/18), Unicamp and Natutec (11/25), customers from Bahia and Agro Dealer (11/26), Excelência Consultoria and agricultural properties (12/03) and AgroAcesso (12/10).
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FA I R S & E V E N T S
Koppert’s presence stands out in events in the main producing regions of Brazil
We are present at the main Brazilian agribusiness events, fairs and congresses. Together with partners, consultants and researchers, we bring the benefits of biological control and integrated pest and disease management to all regions of Brazil. Check it out!
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Ibiá/Araxá (MG)
03/10 II Circuito Técnico: da ciência ao conhecimento
Itápolis (SP)
06/10 Treinamento Koppert Citros - Cimoagro
Ribeirão Preto (SP)
16/10 Canaplan
São José do Rio Preto (SP)
29/10 2º UDOPLab Bom Repouso (MG)
30/10 a 02/11 Morango Agrotech
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Assis (SP)
14/11 Assocana - Chácara Santa Marta
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DECEMBER
Angélica (MS)
01/12 CEPAFARM - Fazenda Maritaca Araçatuba (SP)
02 e 03/12 8º Seminário UDOP de Inovações
Todas las fotos y videos de los eventos están en nuestras redes sociales. Escanee el QR Code al lado con su celular y ¡siga a Koppert Brasil!
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ARGENTINA
Test of biological technologies in the planting furrow In early October, our team carried out an innovative test applying biological solutions directly into the corn planting furrow in San Eduardo, in the province of Santa Fe. The “Kit Surco Maíz” combines Azokop®-M, Trichodermil® SC, and Stingray®, promoting nutrition, protection against pathogens, and initial vigor for the crop. The application was carried out with Leaf Agrotronics SRL technology and Orion Crucianelli S.A. seeder, in partnership with Pop Company S.A. An initiative that highlights Koppert Argentina’s mission with sustainable agriculture and innovation in the field.
Biological innovation highlighted in the Agrositio program In November, our team participated in the Agrositio program and showed why Koppert is a global leader in biological solutions. Emilia Monteleone, Research & Development Manager at Koppert Argentina, presented Nitrobac®, a biological fertilizer with Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus, which promotes nutrition in crops such as corn, soybean, and wheat. Nicolás Faiman, Market Development Agronomist – Koppert Argentina and Uruguay, highlighted application systems for biological technologies in the planting furrow. Protection, nutrition, and stimulation right from sowing!
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ARGENTINA
Technical tour focuses on soil health At the end of November, Koppert Argentina’s Commercial Manager, Jorge Escalante, and the Development Manager of the same unit, Ezequiel Vuletic, participated in a technical tour with specialists from Acadian Plant Health™ Latam and the regenerative management sector. The meeting addressed the theme “Saúde do solo: novas abordagens e oportunidades” [Soil Health: New approaches and opportunities], with field sessions, diagnosis in pits, and exchange with consultants and producers. A meeting that promoted our commitment to a more efficient and sustainable agriculture!
Technology alive, stronger roots! In December, the Research & Development (R&D) team of Koppert Argentina was present at the XXXII Latin American Meeting of Rhizobiotechnology (RELAR), in La Plata, alongside Juan Sanjuán Pinilla, professor responsible for the “PlantBacteria Interactions” Research Group of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), in Spain.
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CHILE
High-performance development In partnership with Maxma Asesorías, Koppert Chile reviewed the excellent results obtained with Azokop® (strains Azospirillum brasilense ABV5 and ABV6) in its second season. The product proved to be a great ally in the vigorous development of plants and planting productivity, consolidating itself as a reference in bio-inputs for high performance. Another initiative that reinforces our commitment to sustainable agriculture.
Koppert Chile celebrates Tomato Day with EuroPlant Approximately 600 people participated in the Tomato Day celebration on November 11, and the inauguration of the new Euro Plant Chile S.A. branch in the Azapa Valley, Chile. The event recalled the company’s trajectory since 1998 until becoming the main supplier of tomato plants in the country. Koppert Chile wishes success to EuroPlant in this new challenge, which strengthens the partnership and expands service to farmers who have trusted our biological solutions for over a decade.
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CHILE
Innovation in biological management with drones Koppert Chile, in partnership with Taxma (Chile) and XFLY Tecnologia (Brazil), began the season of biological management of the spider mite in fruit trees. The strategy includes the release of the predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus by drones, a technology that Koppert has been developing for years in fruit and vegetable orchards worldwide. Preventive management is essential to protect productivity and ensure sustainable agriculture.
PERU AND BOLIVIA
New registrations: Koppert advances in South America This year, Koppert achieved two historic regulatory milestones in South America, consolidating its leadership in bioinputs and the regional market. Boveril® (Beauveria bassiana) was registered in Peru, and Octane® (Cordyceps javanica) in Bolivia, marking significant advances for the company’s expansion in the region. These registrations strengthen the strategy initiated in 2024, when Koppert Brazil assumed operations in Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador, adding to Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay
(integrated since 2019). In Bolivia, Octane® becomes the first Koppert bioinput officially registered in the country. The recent regulatory approval reflects the expertise of our Regulatory Affairs department, which overcame complex processes to make innovative and highperformance biological solutions viable for farmers, with gains in productivity and sustainability.
Boveril®
Beauveria bassiana
437-SENSA-PBA-ACBM
Octane® Cordyceps javanica
SENAG 5081
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