• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  between the product and the target pests. Apply in the late afternoon or on cloudy days, with temperatures between 25 and 35 degrees Celsius and a minimum relative [...] to 1KG to cater to large and small-scale growers. The Benefits include: Ideal for Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Ideal for the management of insect [...] cells on the surface of leaves and flowers and sucking them dry. Their feed marks leave silver-grey spots on the leaves and brown marks on flower buds. This

• Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow

  October 17, 2024

  benefit both people and the planet. Trees Matter— For Now and the Future On 10 th October 2024, we planted 3,000 tree seedlings with the enthusiastic p [...] sustainable farming and environmental stewardship. With initiatives like this, we are planting the seeds for a future where agriculture and environmental c [...] a greener, more resilient future starts with tangible steps today. That’s why we partnered with FreshCrop for an inspiring tree planting initiative at

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

  February 28, 2024

  sustainable livelihoods and rural transformation. While on the production side, small farmers lack information on innovation, and small and medium-sized enterprises [...] access to technology and finance for the co-creation of knowledge. 2. Enhance advisory services to harness digital technologies and tools for scaling up agricultural [...] accessibility for farmers but also strengthened the reach and impact of the AIRTEA initiative. 4. Capacity Building for Extension Officers: Recognizing

• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  June 23, 2016

  detect and respond to UV light and colours using receptors. In particular, Frankliniella occidentalis , has great sensitivity to UV, green-yellow and blue [...] blue sticky traps are your best choice for effective monitoring of adult thrips population densities. Why mass trapping works With every adult thrips that [...] many growers in Kenya. These are mainly used for monitoring and mass trapping of thrips. The recommended rate for mass trapping is 1 card per 10m 2 (1000 cards

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  April 26, 2018

  used for the management of fungal and bacterial diseases, particularly Downy mildew and Botrytis in various crops. It is a preventive, curative and eradicative [...] success with growers and other participants alike, providing positive feedback on the experience, inspirations and lessons learned from the launch and seminar [...] Kenyan market in a colorful launch event and seminar on resilient growing, was welcomed with great interest and excitement from flower growers. The attendees

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  dressed with a fungicide and an insecticide to prevent diseases and insects respectively. A novel and growing practice is the further dressing with beneficial [...] 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, calcium and magnesium [...] phosphorus for root formation, potassium for fruiting while secondary nutrients such as calcium and magnesium among others are critical for crop physiological

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  April 5, 2016

  Fusarium and Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Sclerotinia are a problem in many crops. These soil-borne pathogens can survive in the soil for years and cause diseases [...] followed through the supply chain with clear instructions provided for the correct handling and storage of the product. As with every other resource that is [...] Trianum gives the best value for money. And unlike chemical pesticides, pathogenic organisms are not able to develop resistance to Trianum. For more information

• Healthy Soils, Healthy Crops with Koppert’s Comprehensive Soil Health Program

  September 16, 2024

  action can be summarized as follows: Competition for Space: Trianum outcompetes harmful fungi for space around the plant roots, preventing pathogens from [...] environment for soil health and crop growth. The program combines use of the following products, each playing a vital role in promoting a balanced and healthy [...] including those associated with energy production and synthesis of structural compounds. Biofilm Inhibition: Prevents the formation and growth of biofilms, reducing

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  associated with energy production and synthesis of structural compounds. Denatures the enzymes responsible for spore germination and interferes with the amino [...] include: NoPath is safe for the environment and workers. It offers both prophylactic and curative control on both downy mildew and botrytis . It reduces [...] conducive conditions for the occurrence of a pandemic in the crop. Therefore, as you prepare for the rainy season, downy mildew and botrytis control strategies

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 16, 2016

  attracted insects land on the card and are stuck fast, letting you know for sure what pests are in your greenhouse and you can take appropriate measures [...] the most common and destructive pests in greenhouse growing of ornamentals , particularly roses, is thrips . Prevention is possibly the best way to manage [...] Blue sticky traps are one of the most important tools commonly used for monitoring and controlling adult thrips. While most greenhouse growers know of their