• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  October 12, 2018

  The series of events were intended to officially introduce NoPath, a new product based on plant essential oils. It is used for the management of fungal and [...] crops. It is a preventive, curative and eradicative product which is safe for humans and the environment. The half-day programme consisted of presentations [...] if well used, NoPath has the potential to be a central part of disease management programs. A good number of the industry media representatives were also

• Why Panoramix is Best for Your Seeds

  February 8, 2019

  Panoramix Mix for about five minutes until a uniform dressing is achieved Leave the seeds to dry in a cool place (away from the sun) for about 20-30 minutes [...] types of abiotic stress It strengthens and improves the root system It increases yield (an average increase of 3-4 bags per acre) It is safe for people [...] application procedure is as directed below : Shake the product for about one minute and measure the right quantity of Panoramix Put the seeds in a drum or any other

• Downy mildew of rose

  cuticula. For germination free water is required. For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 °C. The closer the temperature is to these [...] On the underside of the leaf fluffy growth appears which is first white and later turns grey-brown. This is, in fact, the sporulation of the pathogens extruding [...] after a while new spore-bearing structures are protruding from the stomata. Because there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf, this is where

• Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips.

  September 10, 2024

  developed a wide range of products to help you tackle thrips. You don't have to go into the battle alone! When tackling a pest such as Thrips, it is important [...] ecological balance of your crops. With fewer chemicals needed, it’s a win for both the environment and crop productivity. The Koppert IPM package for thrips gives [...] can cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert

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

  October 5, 2023

  ensure that produce was acceptable for these markets. This included highlighting that there was a Zero tolerance policy for fruit fly in the European and American [...] and the Embu County Government hosted a unique capacity-building event - A Mango Farmers Training held on the 4th of October 2023. This event was geared [...] standards and open up new opportunities for their produce. Effective Pest Management: One of the primary concerns for mango farmers was dealing with pests

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  June 23, 2025

  example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative [...] cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion [...] pathogens (e.g., bacteria or fungi). Biological control agents are a proven strategy for managing target species, decreasing reliance on pesticides, and improving

• 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 [...] acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods [...] miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference

• Panoramix -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals

  December 6, 2018

  We sampled a few of them, and this is what they had to say: ‘’Panoramix was a new product for me so I decided to give it a try in a portion of my farm. Through [...] -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals November marks the end of the 2018 cereals’ growing season for maize and wheat crops. There was something different [...] different about this season though. This is a period where many farmers across Kenya adopted the use of a new and innovative seed dressing product -Panoramix. With

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

  February 9, 2026

  thing is clear: IPM is not a constraint here but an enabler of innovation. United Selections is a good example proving that biological pest control is not [...] operates on three hectares , a significant footprint for a breeding farm in Kenya. “Breeding is not fast work. Developing a single new variety can take [...] fully express itself. From a business perspective, it is a long-term investment, often taking seven years or more to develop a single viable variety where

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

  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 is completely [...] 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 [...] and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits