• Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

  March 26, 2025

  conditions and at high humidity. If the foliage is wet for longer than six hours, the chances of germination and therefore the risk of infection is very high [...] and create the desired ‘drying’ effect. To do so, it’s important to ensure the crop dries quickly after irrigation or spraying by opening the windows or [...] or switching on the fans. This ensures sufficient air flow and prevents the humidity from rising too much. The situation is a little more complex in outdoor

• Partners with Nature

  April 5, 2016

  Contributing to the better health of the people and the planet, in partnership with nature That is the one reason the Koppert team wakes up excited every [...] every day as look forward to interact with our growers. No matter what part of the world we operate, this goal remains the same. This clarity of mission cr [...] approach that we offer to our clients today. It starts with the soil where all cultivation begins and ends with a residue-free harvest. Research and development

• Koppert Kenya partners with Karura Forest for biological control in the urban forest

  April 5, 2016

  effective in inhibiting the growth of fungal diseases. The fungus can protect the trees by establishing itself on the root zone of the trees, forming a physical [...] partners with Karura Forest for biological control in the urban forest Koppert Kenya has collaborated with Karura Forest in ongoing trials to test the efficacy [...] hectares. To protect the numerous species of tree seedlings in the nurseries, the foresters mainly use cultural control methods to keep the plants healthy.

• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  January 8, 2026

  Harrison, the NatuGro system aligned perfectly with the farm’s philosophy: “NatuGro rejuvenates the soil so that the soil can rejuvenate the crop. It’s [...] that the solution lay beneath their feet, in the soil itself. “Soil health became a strategic objective, not only for the agronomy team, but for the entire [...] n evaluation. During the trial, Harrison and his team tracked clear, quantifiable parameters, both in the crop and the soil, with crop performance indicators

• Designed with growers in mind

  March 6, 2023

  throughout the logistics chain. For example, the datamatrix 2D barcode identifies the specific batch of a product. A QR code helps navigate directly to the specific [...] is to work with nature and contribute to the health of people and planet. The new branding was developed to reflect our mission and values. The Koppert ‘K’ [...] 2022, it's time for the next phase. Over the coming months, we will be introducing our new product branding and packaging. Starting with our beneficial insects

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  September 6, 2016

  gains Peter Njaramba is very pleased with the performance of the crop and attributes it to better feeding of the due to the improved root system and lack of [...] to see if he could boost the productivity of this crop using Trianum. He first applied the 7 days after sowing the seeds in the nursery. This soon resulted [...] Five days after transplanting, the company drenched Trianum at the rate of 1kg per Acre in each of the blocks transplanted. The onion crop continued to show

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  pupae, and adults. The evasion of the immune system is mediated by the expression of Mcl1 proteins, the secretion of destruxins A and E, the production of trehalase [...] spraying. The application must provide direct contact between the product and the target pests. Apply in the late afternoon or on cloudy days, with temperatures [...] under the crop canopy. The changing dynamics in the environment such as higher temperatures, which exacerbate thrips’ populations, increase the risk for

• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  June 23, 2016

  sucking out cells on the leaf surface. This causes silver-grey spots on the leaves where the plant cells have been destroyed and reduces the production potential [...] potential of the plant. At high infection levels red spots and brown streaks are visible on the petals. Thrips can also deform the flower buds which may fail [...] 50%, even during the warm season when thrips pressure is high. If you want to trap even more thrips, you can combine the sticky cards with Kairomones (thrips

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower thrips , aphids (predominantly [...] During the initial few years, the anthurium company owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production [...] Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline spider mites and other pests, which has guaranteed the success of [...] when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned