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

  April 26, 2018

  attend. The goal of the 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 [...] endeavours. The highlight of the dinner event, was the signing of the CABI and Koppert Agreement on IPM training of plant doctors in Kenya. The IPM module [...] second session of the programme, Koppert Kenya’s general manager, Charles Macharia gave a presentation on the dissemination and upscaling of biological solutions

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  September 6, 2016

  this 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 [...] were it not for the fact that the terrain is extremely rough and challenging. The team that reaches the most number of checkpoints in the shortest distance [...] has earned the legacy of being the toughest off-road contest on the continent and probably beyond. The allure of this grueling event attracts entrants from

• Koppert Celebrates Golden Jubilee

  November 28, 2016

  to be a successful solution that led to the foundation of the company. A continuous growth has been witnessed in the following decades, lifting the company [...] from pioneer to a global market leader in biological crop protection solutions. From the humble beginnings of a brand that started in a family greenhouse [...] continents of the world. The company now boasts of 27 subsidiaries and over 1300 dedicated employees. To mark the Golden Jubilee this year 2017, a series of

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  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 [...] 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 [...] 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

• Koppert Invests in Latia Training Centre!

  September 25, 2018

  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 Agribusiness [...] Agribusiness Solutions is a company that supports farmers through training, mentorship and skilled labor provision. Located in Isinya, Kenya, the firm offers these [...] including the Technical & Vocational Education & Training Authority TVETA, and the National Industrial Training Authority NITA . Besides Koppert, the other

• Koppert Kenya launches Panoramix

  September 28, 2017

  as “the food basket” of Kenya, during the Eldoret Agribusiness Fair at the University of Eldoret. The September occasion enjoyed the support of key st [...] address, Mrs. Nzomo said that the product is a welcome introduction into the market. She further noted that it has come at the right time when farmers are [...] adopted widely, the product has the potential to positively improve food security in Kenya. The launch event was graced by Mr. Frans Makken -The Netherlands

• Horiver Drystick

  spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated with dry [...] then also be trapped Remove the silicone cover paper from both sides of the trap Replace the traps when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage [...] as long as Horiver Wetstick as the glue gets saturated earlier with insects or dust and debris The silicone cover paper is perforated and can be removed

• Leafhoppers

  plant pathogens, increasing the risk of disease spread within greenhouse and field crops. Effective leafhopper control is therefore essential to maintain [...] of leafhoppers Leafhoppers are highly mobile, sap-sucking pests that feed on plant leaves, causing discoloration, stippling and leaf curling. Their feeding

• Orange

  of oranges, the fruit of the Citrus X sinensis is regarded as a sweet orange, while the fruit of the Citrus X aurantium is recognized as a bitter orange [...] About The orange and in particular the sweet orange is the fruit that derives from the citrus species Citrus X sinensis that belongs to the family of Rutaceae [...] mandarin. The hybrid however is not a basic backcrossed BC1 hybrid, but the orange is actually hybridized over multiple generations. When it comes to the fruit

• Broccoli

  plant has a large, flowering head that is usually green. The head looks a bit like a tree and branches out from a single thick, edible stalk. Broccoli (both [...] About Broccoli is a tasty, green plant. When it comes to botanical classification, the broccoli plant is categorized as part of the Italica cultivar group [...] belongs to the species Brassica oleracea. Broccoli looks a lot like cauliflower, which belongs to a different cultivar group of the same species. The plant