• The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae).

  March 27, 2025

  effective solution is steadily increasing. Persea Mite: What is it? Persea mite is a phytophagous mite (Acari: Tetranychidae). The scientific name is Oligonychus [...] avocado industry is booming, with exports projected to reach a market value of $175 million by 2025 (Source: USDA.gov). However, a new and devastating pest [...] Novemebr 2023 , and has since rapidly spread to other key avocado-growing regions, posing a significant risk to yields, farmer incomes, and export quality

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

  complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant [...] increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are [...] traditional and organic agriculture come together. Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic

• Turf and grass

  for a wide variety of sporting grounds around the world. It is also prized as a ground cover for recreational purposes such as green urban areas and private [...] About Used for lawns and sports fields, such as stadiums, golf courses, horse-racing tracks, athletic grounds, cricket pitches and football fields, turf

• Mealybugs and scales

  wingless and immobile, and covered with a hard scale (armoured scales and soft scales) or with waxy threads (mealybugs). They suck the sap of plants and are [...] plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological [...] beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection and population

• Spider mites and other mites

  weeds and other plants that may serve as a host for mites, and implementing a rigorous cleaning and disinfection program for all tools, equipment, and surfaces [...] spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf [...] horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture and agriculture, causing damage to crops and reducing yields

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are [...] measures and optimize their yield. Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close [...] of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest and disease detection. Identifying pests and diseases early allows

• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  indigenous to the Andes region and Mesoamerica. Currently, five species are cultivated for their edible fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin [...] About Cucurbita or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous [...] gourd. That depends on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species are usually large and fleshy, but their size can vary substantially

• Koppert participates in the 2023 GLOBAL G.A.P. Tour stop event in Kenya

  March 29, 2023

  Agri-input suppliers, and other agriculture stakeholders a platform to understand why it is crucial to get certification in a bid to access vital markets [...] GLOBAL G.A.P tour in Nairobi. GLOBAL G.A.P, an internationally recognized certification standard for farm production, in partnership with Rootooba, a Kenyan [...] aimed at encouraging safe and sustainable farming methods, market compliance, access to regional and global trade networks, and customer demand responsiveness

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

  October 17, 2024

  inherit a world that’s greener, healthier, and more resilient. A heartfelt thank you to FreshCrop, the students, and all partners who made this event a success [...] next generation, and creating long-lasting environmental solutions that will benefit both people and the planet. Trees Matter— For Now and the Future On 10 [...] change. Koppert is proud to contribute to this vision, knowing that our efforts today will have a positive impact on both the local community and the environment

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  Ascochyta pisi is a fungal plant pathogen that causes A scochyta blight on pea (leaf blight or pea blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf [...] brown, sunken and surrounded by a dark brown to red-brown border. The first infection is often on the primary leaves. The fungus is seed borne and thus also [...] leaf spot and pea pod spot). Damage symptoms Ascochyta pisi causes spots on leaves, stems and pods of peas. The spots on leaves and pods are round, on the