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

  October 5, 2023

  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 [...] ensure the long-term success and resilience of their mango orchards. This training event was one of many, and a stepping stone towards achieving that goal [...] to address some of the most pressing issues in mango cultivation. The Issues tackled included: Export Market Insights : Majority of the mango farmers

• 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 [...] path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop protection products [...] acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  April 5, 2016

  soil life The survival of beneficial soil organisms and those of crops is intrinsically tied together. Koppert is at the forefront of a growing movement to [...] survival of all species. So much so that the 68th UN General Assembly declared 2015 the International Year of Soils (IYS). To echo the words of José Graziano [...] However, the most disappointing fact is that 33% of our soils which contain more than a quarter of our planet’s biodiversity is degraded. Leading experts

• Downy mildew of rose

  sparsa is a plant pathogen that causes plant diseases, such as downy mildew of rose and diseases on blackberries, raspberries and other Rubus species. Damage [...] 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 [...] leaves and after a while new spore-bearing structures are protruding from the stomata. Because there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf, this

• 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 [...] 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 [...] grow them either for subsistence or as a commercial activity. Whichever the case, these farmers encounter a myriad of challenges ranging from pests and diseases

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  mediated by the expression of Mcl1 proteins, the secretion of destruxins A and E, the production of trehalase, and the expression of faith genes involved in [...] attempt to control thrips with the use of a lot of chemical insecticides, while others employ IPM which includes the use of various natural enemies, supported [...] by sustainable incomes from a crop with higher productivity of better quality. We have over time developed a wide range of solutions for Thrips that target

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  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 larval development [...] larval instar, when the red eyes of the adult whitefly become visible, is also referred to as a 'pupa.' Whitefly species are most easily distinguished at [...] 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

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  adaptability of crops to challenging environmental conditions. Additionally, the use of our beneficial insects reduces the dependency on a wide array of conventional [...] nutrients. The role of soil extends beyond being a mere substrate; it regulates water regimes, carbon emissions, and ensures the nutrient uptake of plants, thereby [...] heath In our relentless pursuit of fostering healthy soils, we take a multi-faceted approach, offering an extensive variety of bio stimulant technologies that

• 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 including [...] te , Limonica , Montdo-Mite, Thripex , Macro-Mite ), capable of tackling a wide array of pests. They actively seek out their prey when introduced into [...] reduce existing pest populations but also act as a deterrent to future infestations. The presence of beneficial mites can discourage pest outbreaks by

• 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 [...] efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies on market data, such as crop yields, prices, and the [...] , bacteria or fungi). Biological control agents are a proven strategy for managing target species, decreasing reliance on pesticides, and improving ecosystem