• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  October 11, 2018

  strategically located in Kitengela (in the outskirts of Nairobi) which is a prime market for fresh vegetables. However, company founder Wilson Gachanja lamented [...] the advice of a regional Koppert consultant, he begun using Trianum in his onion crop. Peter wanted to see if he could boost the productivity of this crop [...] sowing the seeds in the nursery. This soon resulted in a stronger and more uniform crop in the nursery. Peter was keen to start early in order to give the

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

  March 29, 2023

  to reach untapped regional and international marketplaces. They also focused on issues currently affecting the trade in fresh produce in both local and global [...] implications of the lifting of the GMO ban on Kenya’s fresh produce export markets, testing solutions, harmonizing market standards for the benefit of producers [...] Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK), Agrochemicals Association of Kenya (AAK), Avocado Exporters Association of Kenya, Kenya Agricultural and

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole [...] two grams of Trianium-G on each mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response [...] a farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the farm has two sections. Hendriks grows high-wire

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  evolving nature of pest populations in agricultural and urban settings. Without applying bio-control solutions, there is no IPM strategy, which is essential [...] efficiency Integrated Pest Management is a crucial driver of economic efficiency in agriculture. It supports in strategically considering the economic [...] challenges of each situation. An additional advantage of working with an IPM approach is that growers create a more robust system which is easier to balance

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this [...] proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer [...] product of natural origin, such as Mycotal , twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Wim van der Meer explains, ‘Koppert is involved in a trial

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops [...] 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, crystalline [...] not yet common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of natural enemies of pests and diseases

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

  March 27, 2025

  Spain, and other avocado-growing regions. In Africa, it was first detected in Morrocco in 2019 (EPPO, 2019). It is likely spread through various ways [...] quality. Our success so far Koppert is at the forefront of research, running successful field trials in Nakuru County . In collaboration with local farmers [...] mite was first detected in Nakuru County in Novemebr 2023 , and has since rapidly spread to other key avocado-growing regions, posing a significant risk

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

  February 27, 2024

  follows: 1. There was Increased involvement of women and youth in linking multi-stakeholder IPs to practical solutions within national, regional, and global [...] Hence, there is a need to facilitate and broker multi-stakeholder partnerships among these groups to foster the co-creation and co-ownership of innovation [...] alization of IPs and multi-stakeholder engagement in three neighboring countries (Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda) that share a common interest in developing

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 19, 2024

  production in Portugal Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya [...] trapping of various flying pests Whitefly infestation can increase at lightning speed in your crop, but there’s no need to worry! Biological control is at the [...] 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

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference [...] alongside Koppert in the development and application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes [...] 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 to