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

  May 12, 2026

  experiential, field-driven engagement . A Partnership for Practical Impact Through this collaboration, the project integrates biological solutions, innovation [...] Knowledge Centre, the project introduces a sustainable peer-to-peer model through Smallholder Farmer Champions (SHFCs) . These are progressive farmers selected [...] on plot on their own farm, transforming it into a local learning hub . Through these hubs: Surrounding farmers gain access to practical demonstrations

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  pests through a process called parasitism. When applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage, these microscopic roundworms actively seek out their [...] pests. Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes infect their hosts by entering through natural openings. Once inside the host, they release symbiotic bacteria [...] suitable host, Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  bottle in the crop, out of direct sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies Leave bottles in the crop for at least two weeks Carry out adequate ant control [...] contents of the mealybug, going through five instars before pupating within the mummified skin of its host. The adult emerges through an irregular exit hole gnawed

• Two-spotted spider mite

  mainly occur on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents. The empty dead cells become yellow, and in many plants the damage [...] appearance of Spider mite Two-spotted spider mites ( Tetranychus urticae ) pass through the following developmental stages: egg, larva, protonymph, deutonymph, [...] Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with

• Nopath

  when diseases start to appear. Environmental conditions Preferably carry out the application in the morning or in the afternoon Do not apply during hours [...] compatible with foliar fertilizers except those containing calcium. Find out which products are compatible or contact your local representative for advice [...] Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to

• Panoramix -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals

  December 6, 2018

  seeds, promote root growth and strengthen the plant into a healthy crop through the entire growing season. Ultimately, this results in higher yields of [...] these farmers to see how their crop was developing right from planting through to harvesting. The good news is that virtually all these farmers are reporting [...] new product for me so I decided to give it a try in a portion of my farm. Through the growing season, the crop under Panoramix was always the best and I would

• Beetles

  nematodes Insect traps Pheromone traps Beneficial nematodes actively seek out and eliminate beetle larvae in the soil, while traps help monitor and reduce [...] s, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through a pupal instar before reaching the adult stage. Larvae have biting mouthparts

• Koppert Kenya sponsors local soccer academy

  October 11, 2018

  At Koppert Kenya, we believe in making a difference through collaboration and partnership to support the well-being of our communities and environment [...] children and youth in the local community and its environs. This is done through a youth sports program which seeks to train, coach and provide the beneficiaries [...] by competent coaches and caters to over 400 children. The program was born out of the need to give the youth a chance to showcase and nurture their talent

• Caterpillars

  remains undamaged. Young caterpillars are often found in groups, spreading out over the plant as they grow larger. As their size increases, so too does the [...] about caterpillars How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How

• Thrips

  damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey [...] news about thrips How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal