Koppert Invests in Latia Training Centre!

to be part of this venture. By spreading the message and culture of sustainable agriculture, we look forward to transforming the industry in Kenya, East [...] Located in Isinya, Kenya, the firm offers these services through unique models that include apprenticeship programs, on-site and off-site incubation of agripreneurs [...] financially sustainable. LAS is an off-shoot of Latia Resource Centre (LRC), a social enterprise established in 2008 to provide training and business support

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic [...] approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared [...] organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

Tests were run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are [...] Fontanel was one of the early Koppert France customers and still is, using many of Koppert’s IPM solutions, including Capsanem to control the Nesidiocoris [...] hectares of tomatoes, through direct and hydroponic cultivation, in Châteaurenard near Marseille, and have done for four generations. We have to control Nesidiocoris

Koppert Kenya partners with Karura Forest for biological control in the urban forest

biological control in the urban forest Koppert Kenya has collaborated with Karura Forest in ongoing trials to test the efficacy of using biological control to [...] caused by a species of Armillaria is one of the most serious diseases of fruit and forest trees. These harmful pathogens cause diseases of the roots or stem [...] uniformly. “Loss of the fertile top layer of soil due to erosion and expanding rangelands are some of the challenges that we face in agriculture. For us

Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

retard the growth of young plants or reduce the aesthetic value of produce in case of cut flowers and fruits. Management a. Cultural control Ensure good sanitation [...] In recent times, growers have experienced sustained infestation of their crop by caterpillars of various species. This has led to significant losses to [...] especially in the flower industry, hence a need to highlight some of its management practices. Damage Caterpillars are the larval stage of a butterfly

Top diseases in roses - Powdery Mildew

production, so the net effect of the RH is very small. Wind and draught in greenhouses promote disease. In greenhouses, the dispersal of spores over small distances [...] first and foremost on the upper side of the leaf. In severe epidemics in cereals, the ears may also be infected. In most crops, the white colonies later [...] and takes up nutrients from the epidermal layer of plant cells. Most of the fungus remains on the outside of the plant surface. On the mycelium on the plant

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared [...] organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will [...] increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic

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

Koppert in its endeavours. The highlight of the dinner event, was the signing of the CABI and Koppert Agreement on IPM training of plant doctors in Kenya [...] than it is today. He noted that biological control has a role to play in ensuring food safety and food security in Africa and the world. He called upon the [...] Koppert was represented in this conference with a presentation on biological seed dressing of cereals -the case of Panoramix in East Africa. This presentation

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

but also strengthened the reach and impact of the AIRTEA initiative. 4. Capacity Building for Extension Officers: Recognizing the pivotal role of extension [...] a key partner in the project, Koppert assumed a vital role, delivering climate-smart agricultural solutions and championing the cause of resilient smallholder [...] and adoption of agricultural technologies have not yet led to the desired improvement in food security, job creation, and rural livelihoods in Eastern Africa

Pest control