• Koppert Kenya launches Panoramix

  October 11, 2018

  time when farmers are facing challenges of food productivity on their farms. In a side interview with Oscar, a farmer from Trans Nzoia, had this to say [...] On September 21 st 2017, Koppert Kenya officially launched Panoramix in an exciting 2-hour event. The launch was held in Eldoret, a region also known as [...] “the food basket” of Kenya, during the Eldoret Agribusiness Fair at the University of Eldoret. The September occasion enjoyed the support of key stakeholders

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 19, 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 [...] control in avocados Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen [...] Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions Managing

• Koppert Celebrates Golden Jubilee

  October 11, 2018

  humble beginnings of a brand that started in a family greenhouse, Koppert Biological Systems now has dozens of products that are sold in over 100 countries [...] deployment of predatory mites against a spider mite infestation. It proved to be a successful solution that led to the foundation of the company. A continuous [...] R&D and production processes of our microbial and macrobial products. In an exciting staff evening party on the 15 th of September, the King through Mayor

• Tackling the Puzzle of Downy Mildew & Botrytis Management in Roses

  April 1, 2019

  and Botrytis in roses. NoPath has a unique mode of action that benefits the crop in numerous ways, which contribute to the holistic approach of disease management [...] effect on both diseases. Growers who have used NoPath even in incidences of disease outbreak, have observed quick recovery of affected areas of the crop [...] crops with minimal reliance on chemical pesticides. We believe that management of Downy mildew and Botrytis need not be a puzzle every rainy season. An

• 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 [...] success and resilience of their mango orchards. This training event was one of many, and a stepping stone towards achieving that goal. Get in touch [...] brought the need for a collective effort to explore sustainable farming practices. In an exciting recent development, Koppert Kenya, in partnership with the

• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  October 11, 2018

  insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host of sustainable and reliable pest [...] insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host of sustainable and reliable pest [...] provided a platform for consultative discussion on the goal, objectives and activities of the project before implementation. The first year of this project

• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  October 11, 2018

  imminent danger for a flower grower as the presence of thrips in the crop. Thrips are still a major pest in a many greenhouse crops in Kenya. Thrips damage [...] quickly leads to great numbers of thrips infesting individual plants. Therefore, successful management of thrips is a matter of maintenance and vigilance. [...] damage plants by sucking out cells on the leaf surface. This causes silver-grey spots on the leaves where the plant cells have been destroyed and reduces

• Are you getting value for your money?

  October 11, 2018

  example of tools for biological control. Trianum, is one such example of a product based on a beneficial fungus -the unique T-22 hybrid strain of Trichoderma [...] are some of the aspects to name but a few. Pests and diseases still pose a great threat to crops. Several approaches are currently in use in management [...] that accrue following the use of Trianum in flowers include increased production in terms of number of stems, as well as improved quality parameters, such

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  can occur when a grower repeatedly uses a product with the same mode of action. A mode of action is how a crop protection solution controls a pest or disease [...] predate on different life stages of a pest. They can actively seek them out in difficult-to-reach places. Each time a grower uses a different mode of action [...] have a higher chance of being resistant to the chemical. The most resistance occurs in crops cultivated in a monoculture where crops are grown in large

• Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

  October 11, 2018

  changed a lot in the past 10 years. In 2006 when we first started, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) was a relatively unknown concept in some segments of the [...] ns associated with such a system. Under these circumstances, by sheer tenacity of purpose and a firm belief in the quality of Koppert products, Charles [...] protection solutions in the East Africa region! As we celebrate 10 years of Koppert Kenya’s existence, join us for a brief tour of the company’s history