• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] techniques and the embrace of biological control measures, farmers like him are shaping a more responsible agricultural industry. Balbino's experience serves

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  hot conditions in the country will continue to prevail. As a result, the long rains growing season that usually starts in March and ends in May will be delayed [...] 0–6.5 being optimal. In this range, nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium are readily available. Nitrogen helps in establishment of healthy [...] doesn’t cost, it pays. In the case of maize, “good seed” often equates to good hybrid seed. Commercially acquired certified seeds are as a standard practice

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number of pests such as thrips , brown spiders, [...] Although biological control is not yet common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of [...] biological control of pests and diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic [...] In Dronten lies Koen's farm, where traditional and organic agriculture come together. In an interview, Koen shares his personal experiences and insights [...] 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

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] and effective alternative to pesticides in vegetable crops for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around 80% of the total production [...] all others, are also affected by soil fungi that considerably reduce their productivity and profitability. To optimize the use of Trianum-P in industrial

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 20, 2024

  following is a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly. 1. Predatory mites Predatory mites are known to control a variety of pests including [...] gnats. Some predatory mite species are specialized on particular pest targets ( Spical , Spidex ), while others are generalists ( Swirski-Mite , Limonica [...] pest outbreaks by creating an environment where pests are less likely to thrive. Predatory mites are often used preventively before a pest is known to be

• Koppert Kenya present at International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX) 2016 in Nairobi

  May 18, 2016

  management in Roses! Conversations and interactions about the show, what to expect and other key highlights on current issues in the industry are happening [...] must-attend event for key global players in the cut-flower industry especially flowers growers in Kenya. As a leader in innovative pest control solutions, and [...] anniversary edition of the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) will be held in Nairobi-Kenya from Wednesday the 8th to Friday the 10th of June 2016. According

• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  November 15, 2016

  In an ongoing research project, a team of scientists from Koppert Kenya, Kenyatta University and Koppert BV are collaborating to develop sustainable solutions [...] project was launched in 2015 and is funded by NWO-WOTRO Applied Research Fund (ARF). Tomato is the second most important vegetable crop in terms of production [...] realize devastating crop losses due to this insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with

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

  October 5, 2023

  effort to explore sustainable farming practices. In an exciting recent development, Koppert Kenya, in partnership with the Netherlands Embassy, the Kenya [...] most pressing issues in mango cultivation. The Issues tackled included: Export Market Insights : Majority of the mango farmers are looking to expand their [...] farmers in Kenya through collaboration with the government and the private sector. The Mango Farmers Training was a unique opportunity for farmers in Embu

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

  February 28, 2024

  es have not yet led to the desired improvement in food security, job creation, and rural livelihoods in Eastern Africa, and have barely reached the ma [...] and multi-stakeholder engagement in three neighboring countries (Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda) that share a common interest in developing priority value chains [...] possibilities. Smallholder farmers are now reaping the benefits of innovation, securing a flourishing future for agriculture in Eastern Africa. Get the AIRTEA