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

remains the backbone of many livelihoods, with millions of smallholder farmers working to feed communities, secure the future of food systems, and ultimately [...] Doing: The Knowledge Centre Approach Central to the project is the establishment of a dynamic Outdoor Knowledge Centre , where farmers, students, and stakeholders [...] approach will ensure that there is always something tangible for farmers to observe, question, and learn from. We believe that the knowledge center will

Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

wilt at the time of first harvest or after that. The pith disintegrates and the stem becomes hollow. Because of the bacterial growth in the pith, the stem [...] seems wet and slimy. Above or below the hollow stem the vascular tissue keeps its normal colour. On the fruits, lesions first are small and sunken, wa [...] water-soaked and light to dark brown. They are adjacent to wounds and natural openings at the stem end. Later the fruit becomes soft and lesion contents

Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

flowers and fruits. Management a. Cultural control Ensure good sanitation of the greenhouse and its environs. Remove any weeds and plant debris that may serve [...] entering the greenhouse. In addition, repair any holes or damage in the plastic walls and/or roof material and use clean planting material and plants. b [...] constraint to food, fiber and horticultural crop production systems. Depending on the species, they chew irregular holes in plant leaves and flowers or entirely

Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted that the current dry and hot conditions in the country will continue to prevail. As a result, the long [...] to use the 4R principles, which are the four ‘rights’ of fertilizer management i.e. apply the right source of nutrient at the right rate, at the right time [...] determine the climatic conditions ideal for maize production and informs correct hybrid seed choice. At this juncture, the farmer needs to understand the soil

Rose

About The rose ( Rosa) belongs to the genus Rosa of the family Rosaceae. Rose also refers to the flowers the plant bears. There are more than one hundred [...] with a stem that has sharp thorns. The flowers of the rose plant can vary in shape and size, but are often ornate and bright coloured. Colours range from [...] white to yellow, pink and orange to red, the most popular colour. Recommended for you Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro

Integrated Pest Management

structure of soil or substrate that allows gas exchange between the root zone and the air above. Least toxic chemicals When the non-chemical tools are not [...] necessary adjustments. The IPM cycle is an ongoing process that incorporates the principles mentioned above. It's a dynamic approach that adapts to changing [...] It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control

Spical-Plus

multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spical-Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start

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Angular leaf spot

lesions on the underside of the leaf. They enlarge to angular spots, often limited by the small veins. The distinctive feature is the way the lesions look [...] visible on the upper side of the leaf as irregular spots which are first reddish brown and then become necrotic. The foliar symptoms are the most important [...] Xanthomonas fragariae overwinters in plants and dead leaves, that become the primary source of infection in the spring. The bacteria are also introduced in a crop

IPM app

a Scout App and an online Dashboard. The Scout App works with GPS outdoors and has an intuitive user interface. The Dashboard gives the grower insight [...] increase the efficacy of control agents, thereby reducing the need for pesticides and increasing crop health and yield. For more information and a demo visit [...] for sustainable food production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make