• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  November 15, 2016

  research project, a team of scientists from Koppert Kenya, Kenyatta University and Koppert BV are collaborating to develop sustainable solutions to combat two [...] crop losses due to this insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host of sustainable [...] crop losses due to this insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host of sustainable

• The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae).

  March 27, 2025

  exports projected to reach a market value of $175 million by 2025 (Source: USDA.gov). However, a new and devastating pest threatens to disrupt this momentum—the [...] Novemebr 2023 , and has since rapidly spread to other key avocado-growing regions, posing a significant risk to yields, farmer incomes, and export quality [...] makes it a formidable challenge. The urgency to find an effective solution is steadily increasing. Persea Mite: What is it? Persea mite is a phytophagous

• Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow

  October 17, 2024

  ensure that the generations to come will inherit a world that’s greener, healthier, and more resilient. A heartfelt thank you to FreshCrop, the students, [...] this event a success. Want to Learn More? At Koppert, we’re always exploring new technologies to help you grow sustainably. Contact us today to find out [...] sustainability has become more than just a buzzword—it’s an urgent call to action. At Koppert Kenya, we believe that building a greener, more resilient future starts

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  April 5, 2016

  only way to get ahead. TRIANUM Guards Your Roots At Koppert we are convinced that maximum disease suppression in the soil forms the key to a healthy and [...] Trianum are also able to get higher yields and better quality produce. Indeed, crops grown with TRIANUM are observed to be more resistant to stress caused by [...] and Formulation It is not enough to use a biological agent. The product quality must be excellent, if the grower is to get reliable results. Koppert is

• Breeding Beauty: How United Selections Protects Innovation with 100% IPM

  February 9, 2026

  and stable growing conditions to allow genetic potential to fully express itself. From a business perspective, it is a long-term investment, often taking [...] Kiambu to Nakuru. Today, it operates on three hectares , a significant footprint for a breeding farm in Kenya. “Breeding is not fast work. Developing a single [...] not a constraint here but an enabler of innovation. United Selections is a good example proving that biological pest control is not a trend, it is a system

• How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation

  May 12, 2026

  y and declining soil health to rising input costs and pest resistance linked to conventional chemical use. In response to these challenges, Koppert Kenya [...] Approach Central to the project is the establishment of a dynamic Outdoor Knowledge Centre , where farmers, students, and stakeholders are invited to engage directly [...] Agribusiness Institute remain committed to one goal: To empower farmers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to grow healthier crops, restore their soils

• How Trianum Helps Rose Growers Defeat Crown Gall and Maximize Crop Performance

  May 7, 2025

  contributing to the overall management of FCM. Versatile Formulation Due to its superior formulation, TRIANUM completely disperses in water to give a uniform [...] as compared to the standard comparison area. The same study also showed a notable increase in the total number of harvestable stems and a general increase [...] spp. and Microdochium spp., but also to improve root system development, nutrient uptake and plant growth. Due to its unique formulation, TRIANUM performs

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. ‘I have three crops a year,’ he tells [...] cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather [...] favourable up to now. But, he says, the summer is yet to come. ‘Later on in the season, air humidity will fall. Although spider mites prefer a drier greenhouse

• Air blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 10-12 metres from the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held blower used for both full field [...] even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug is a hand-held blower used for full field [...] even distribution of this material up to a distance of 2-3 metres from the Mini-Airbug. More information? Subscribe to our newsletter Airbug Mini-Airbug

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  cycle. We are proud to introduce our newest technology to our growers Boveril: A new solution Koppert is proud to introduce Boveril to Kenyan growers. Boveril [...] rate of 2g/L of water. Boveril is available in a variety of pack sizes ranging from 75gms to 1KG to cater to large and small-scale growers. The Benefits include: [...] Growers take different approaches to tackle this dynamic pest. Some growers attempt to control thrips with the use of a lot of chemical insecticides, while