• Koppert Kenya lightens up IFTEX 2016

  June 27, 2016

  were at hand to offer specialist advice in sustainable crop protection in a warm and welcoming environment. A lot of our visitors expressed great feedback [...] opportunity to highlight our expertise, market leadership and knowledge in sustainable crop protection. IFTEX indeed provided a great forum for us to as grow [...] and solutions. The core agenda for Koppert Kenya was to communicate and inspire our audience to become ‘Partners with Nature’ in line with our mission.

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  initially, but the continuous developments in technology have gradually shifted my focus in terms of plant protection to biological methods. That’s why I now [...] conditions have a bigger impact on the beneficials than on the thrips, which means I need to be alert. The same goes for caterpillars , since there’s essentially [...] out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop

• IPM app

  portal For more information Optimized Scouting with Koppert iPM Pest and disease management has always been a great challenge in agriculture. A healthy [...] pest issues in almost real-time once uploaded from the field. Koppert iPM scouting software helps to reduce costs for pesticides, due to a highly accurate [...] is paramount, while there is also a growing demand for sustainable food production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant part of

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  April 26, 2018

  greenhouses. Prior to NoPath, it was very tricky to control Botrytis and Downy mildew in the crop in our 2 ha blocks. When I saw these changes in the treated [...] essential oils. It is used for the management of fungal and bacterial diseases, particularly Downy mildew and Botrytis in various crops. It is a preventive [...] the time. I started seeing some improvement in the vigour of the crop, reduced sensitivity to Downy mildew, while Botrytis noticeably reduced in these g

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

  December 6, 2023

  sowing the seeds for a future where farming is not just a livelihood but a practice that respects the environment and ensures food security in the face of climate [...] lity from a Young Age The 4K Clubs Project, short for "Kuungana, Kufanya, Kusaidia, Kenya," translates to Unite, Act, and Help Kenya. It's a fitting name [...] name for a project that aims to introduce young minds to the world of sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices under a diverse range of thematic

• Botrytis: Ten must-knows

  March 26, 2025

  has a lot of benefits and reduces the chances of the fungus taking hold. Using Koppert Solution Nopath to cure fungal diseases is a great way to managing [...] picking) is enough for the mould spores to germinate. That’s why it’s important to work cleanly and neatly. Prevention is the way to fight this fungus. [...] By ensuring good but not too lush growth, making sure there’s enough air movement in the crop, and disposing of affected parts in a plastic bag. Focusing

• Spider mites and other mites

  millimeter in size, and range in color from pale yellow to green, brown, or red. They have eight legs and are closely related to spiders, but they lack the distinct [...] with the naked eye but have eight legs. For these plant mites a magnifying glass is needed to detect them. Plant mites are often found in colonies on the [...] found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture

• How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation

  May 12, 2026

  soil health to rising input costs and pest resistance linked to conventional chemical use. In response to these challenges, Koppert Kenya, in partnership [...] different crop stages from planting to harvest. This approach will ensure that there is always something tangible for farmers to observe, question, and learn [...] will give a platform where biological solutions are applied, monitored, and evaluated in real time . Empowering Farmers as Champions of Change To extend impact

• Predatory insects

  voracious appetite for various pests, making them valuable in biocontrol. There are different species of lacewings, but they share common traits in their feeding [...] consuming a significant number of aphids in a short period. Aphidalia, featuring the ladybug species Adalia bipunctata , is a good solution aphid control [...] Mirical , Mirical-N), a species of predatory bug, is particularly skilled in controlling whitefly and caterpillars but also contributes to the control of spider

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

  September 16, 2024

  rapidly starts to grow. It creates a barrier around the roots to protect the plant from soil-borne diseases, while competing for food and space. Trianum actively [...] health program is a three-tiered strategy which includes a combination of innovative solutions designed to create the perfect environment for soil health and [...] Action NoPath is a powerful Koppert solution based on plant essential oil extracts. It is a blend of natural ingredients that work to suppress soil-borne