• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  October 11, 2018

  three-year project was launched in 2015 and is funded by NWO-WOTRO Applied Research Fund (ARF). Tomato is the second most important vegetable crop in terms [...] consultative discussion on the goal, objectives and activities of the project before implementation. The first year of this project is complete. The objectives [...] farmers with a host of sustainable and reliable pest control solutions. Tomato is the second most important vegetable crop in terms of production and value

• Looking for industry training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification

  October 11, 2018

  should take before enrolling for any training sessions is to verify whether or not the training company is accredited with a recognized accrediting agency. [...] Accreditation is Important Studies have shown that accreditation programs significantly improve capacity building and the delivery of quality services. On June [...] delivery of quality service. The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) is a semi-autonomous government agency which perpetuates industrial training

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  October 11, 2018

  yields on their farms. Indeed one of the best ways to achieve this is by having a healthy plant with good resistance against diseases. This is especially [...] from a hectare of land. Depending on prevailing market prices, this translates to handsome financial returns. This is exactly what the owners of Kitengela [...] 2015 and mainly grows bulb onions. It is strategically located in Kitengela (in the outskirts of Nairobi) which is a prime market for fresh vegetables.

• Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips!

  October 8, 2025

  adsorbed on soil particles and cannot move. Easy to use Beneficial nematodes offer a broad spectrum biocontrol solution. Capirel is sprayed on crops using [...] thrips . For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop protection products [...] to 26°C, with the added advantage that they can also be used from as low as 5°C, meaning that cold night temperatures will not harm them. In addition, the

• Eastern Orchards’ Success With Koppert’s Sustainable Avocado Farming Solutions

  February 5, 2025

  Sustainable farming is at the heart of modern agriculture, and Eastern Orchards is a reputable farm leading the way. This 52-hectare avocado farm established [...] established in 2020, is dedicated to producing high-quality avocados for export. The farm prioritizes sustainable practices that ensure long-term soil and [...] Control with Koppert Lures One of the biggest challenges for avocado farmers is managing fruitfly, a notorious pest that significantly affects overall yield

• Koppert Present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International Conference 2018, Nairobi

  October 12, 2018

  African-themed event was to expound on the subject of Scaling. Jan Ubels of SNV, an expert on the subject gave a talk on the topic. Peter Maes, the corporate [...] presentation on biological seed dressing of cereals -the case of Panoramix in East Africa. This presentation was given by Charles Macharia. On the sidelines [...] Blu Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya in week 12. The Biocontrol conference took place on the 19 th and 20 th March, attracting close to 300 delegates from Africa and

• Koppert Invests in Latia Training Centre!

  September 25, 2018

  through as many avenues, and to as wide an audience as possible, is therefore a key goal. It is for this reason that the company recently invested in Latia [...] Latia Agribusiness Solutions (LAS). Latia Agribusiness Solutions is a company that supports farmers through training, mentorship and skilled labor provision [...] these services through unique models that include apprenticeship programs, on-site and off-site incubation of agripreneurs, as well as short training programs

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  significantly to global food production, relying on effective soil moisture management practices. On the other hand, irrigated agriculture systems withdraw [...] the profound interdependence of these two vital elements in sustaining life on Earth. Both soil and water stand as indispensable foundations for food production [...] nourish beneficial fungi and bacteria, creating a vibrant soil food web that is fundamental for human sustenance. Overuse of artificial fertilizers disrupts

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  ponder on the implications of this on their yields. Maize is undoubtedly the primary staple food in Kenya. Any factor that influences maize yields is therefore [...] Whether this is just a cyclical pattern or the result of climate change is a subject for a separate debate. The delayed onset of rains is already causing [...] alkalinity of the soil. Maize crops grow best at a soil pH of between 5.5 and 7.3, with pH 6.0–6.5 being optimal. In this range, nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  October 11, 2018

  event, the Charge is unique in that the exact course of the competition is kept secret until the night before the event. Each team is required to visit [...] distance is the main goal, teams often decide to go up and over obstacles rather than around them. Scenes of cars hanging precariously on cliffs is not an [...] conservation efforts of Rhino Ark- a Kenyan charitable trust. The organization is engaged in various crucial activities which are geared towards protecting