• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  October 11, 2018

  the key to a healthy and vigorous plant. A healthy plant with good resistance levels is less susceptible to below the ground diseases such as Pythium, Fusarium [...] symptoms such as yield reduction, wilting, yellowing, rotting, leaf fall, stunting and even plant death. Soil-borne diseases occur due to a reduction in [...] Fusarium, as well as some above ground ones including mildews and Botrytis . Continuous research, testing and development at Koppert has identified measures

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  such as spider mites , whitefly , and aphids , which have all the developmental stages on the leaves, thrips have a unique lifecycle that includes a resting [...] offset by sustainable incomes from a crop with higher productivity of better quality. We have over time developed a wide range of solutions for Thrips [...] technology to our growers Boveril: A new solution Koppert is proud to introduce Boveril to Kenyan growers. Boveril contains a unique strain (PL 63) of the insect

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  security – a need more pressing than ever. Our holistic solutions for soil heath In our relentless pursuit of fostering healthy soils, we take a multi-faceted [...] contributing to a more robust soil structure. Our biostimulants, along with several of our Plant Protection Product solutions, play a pivotal role in improving [...] This not only boosts nutrient use efficiency but also leads to a reduction in nutrient loss, a critical aspect in sustainable soil management. Crucially, our

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  often called a 'pupa.' The eggs are laid upright, spindle-shaped, and attached to a short pedicel. Upon hatching, the young larvae, known as 'crawlers,' [...] well-developed legs and antennae and actively seek a suitable spot on the leaf to feed. Once they find a feeding spot, they remain there for the rest of their [...] when the red eyes of the adult whitefly become visible, is also referred to as a 'pupa.' Whitefly species are most easily distinguished at the pupal stage

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 19, 2024

  Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya Thrips: A tiny pest [...] following is a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly. 1. Predatory mites Predatory mites are known to control a variety of pests [...] , predatory mites not only reduce existing pest populations but also act as a deterrent to future infestations. The presence of beneficial mites can discourage

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the [...] witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific [...] beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates challenges and celebrates successes, his story stands as an inspiring testament to the evolving

• Empowering Mango Farmers in Embu: A Day of Sustainable Solutions

  October 5, 2023

  Service (KEPHIS), and the Embu County Government hosted a unique capacity-building event - A Mango Farmers Training held on the 4th of October 2023. This [...] Mango farming in Embu County, Kenya, has been a viable economic venture for the local community, providing delicious fruits to both local markets and [...] meet the export market standards, and this has clearly brought the need for a collective effort to explore sustainable farming practices. In an exciting

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load [...] its mission as a producer company, to improve and care for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that [...] Brand, a leading company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] ies to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such [...] emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity

• Koppert participates in the 2023 GLOBAL G.A.P. Tour stop event in Kenya

  March 29, 2023

  GLOBAL G.A.P tour in Nairobi. GLOBAL G.A.P, an internationally recognized certification standard for farm production, in partnership with Rootooba, a Kenyan [...] suppliers, and other agriculture stakeholders a platform to understand why it is crucial to get certification in a bid to access vital markets. The event also [...] affecting the trade in fresh produce in both local and global markets such as changing pesticides regimes, implications of the lifting of the GMO ban on