• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  April 5, 2016

  disappointing fact is that 33% of our soils which contain more than a quarter of our planet’s biodiversity is degraded. Leading experts assert that this non [...] that maximum disease suppression in the soil forms the key to a healthy and vigorous plant. A healthy plant with good resistance levels is less susceptible [...] The basis of healthy and vigorous crop starts in the growing media. There is a community of organisms that inhabit the soil or substrate which form the soil

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  have all the developmental stages on the leaves, thrips have a unique lifecycle that includes a resting pupa stage that resides in the media or is hidden [...] 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

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 20, 2024

  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 [...] mites are often used preventively before a pest is known to be present. Many growers use them year-round, like a ‘standing army’ designed to combat the whitefly [...] Whitefly infestation can increase at lightning speed in your crop, but there’s no need to worry! Biological control is at the rescue. Koppert offers several

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  20260512143547a5ff9a21 Event: c012c2dc3963403d8b5262355e043eb5 Preferences The greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can thrive on a wide range of different [...] late fourth larval stage is often called a 'pupa.' The eggs are laid upright, spindle-shaped, and attached to a short pedicel. Upon hatching, the young [...] 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

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  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 [...] using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the [...] Embracing change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to

• 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

  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 [...] 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. [...] has been quite challenging for Chula Brand, since we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging

• 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 [...] changing pesticides regimes, implications of the lifting of the GMO ban on Kenya’s fresh produce export markets, testing solutions, harmonizing market standards