• Panoramix -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals

  December 6, 2018

  to the Kenyan market at a colourful event in Eldoret. The product is based on a consortium of beneficial microorganisms that protect seeds, promote root [...] out of his 600-acre piece of land. Nicholas Kibet first heard of Panoramix on radio and was very curious about the product. “Maize farmers in Soliat, Kericho [...] curious and wanted to see if Panoramix could give me the results as I heard on radio. With every stage of the crop, my farm got a lot of attention and people

• 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 [...] conditions. Additionally, the use of our beneficial insects reduces the dependency on a wide array of conventional fertilizers and other soil-disrupting products

• Koppert participates in the 2023 GLOBAL G.A.P. Tour stop event in Kenya

  March 29, 2023

  On the 28 th to 30 th of March, Koppert Kenya Exhibited at the GLOBAL G.A.P tour in Nairobi. GLOBAL G.A.P, an internationally recognized certification [...] reach untapped regional and international marketplaces. They also focused on issues currently affecting the trade in fresh produce in both local and global [...] as changing pesticides regimes, implications of the lifting of the GMO ban on Kenya’s fresh produce export markets, testing solutions, harmonizing market

• Koppert Kenya launches Panoramix

  October 11, 2018

  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 [...] at the right time when farmers are facing challenges of food productivity on their farms. In a side interview with Oscar, a farmer from Trans Nzoia, had [...] “I am optimistic that we have the right product that will help us increase on our productivity and enhance food safety. We look forward to working with

• Cultivating Innovation and Sustainability: Koppert's Impact in the AIRTEA Project

  February 27, 2024

  e livelihoods and rural transformation. While on the production side, small farmers lack information on innovation, and small and medium-sized enterprises [...] enterprises (SMEs) lack the capacity and information to develop their businesses, on the support side universities and research centers lack the capacity to transfer [...] the AIRTEA initiative, Koppert brought its expertise to the table, focusing on climate-smart agricultural solutions that enhance resilience in smallholder

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 15, 2025

  performance of conventional pesticides and even pesticide resistance, growers rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for crop protection . That solution is also [...] consumers, and the environment. Nematodes do not leave any harmful residue on crops, which make them safe for the growers who handle them and the people [...] bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect

• 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

• Nurturing Young Minds: Koppert's Partnership with 4K Clubs in Kenya

  October 6, 2023

  Most of the farming in Kenya is carried out by smallholder farmers and relies on rainfed agriculture, therefore, climate variability poses a significant challenge [...] challenge. Traditional practices of agriculture, including heavy reliance on chemical solutions for disease and pest management, are also not sustainable [...] knowledge about correct and sustainable agricultural practices through hands-on and practical approaches. These young learners are the future agronomists

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

  October 5, 2023

  reduce their reliance on chemical pesticides, promoting environmentally friendly and economically viable farming practices. Koppert held on-site farm demonstrations [...] Government hosted a unique capacity-building event - A Mango Farmers Training held on the 4th of October 2023. This event was geared towards empowering the mango [...] and quality requirements is essential. Experts from KEPHIS provided insights on the requirements put in place by export market destination countries to ensure

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 4, 2019

  farmer, feel free to contact Koppert for more details on how to implement such an IPM program on your farm. If you’re a retailer or a consumer, be sure [...] management of plant pests and diseases using other organisms. The concept relies on an active human management role to achieve this and is an important component [...] introduced into the environment to achieve area-wide control. Inductive control on the other hand is when a large population of natural enemies is administered