• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  important for the farmer to prepare for sowing by selecting the correct seed. Indeed, good seed doesn’t cost, it pays. In the case of maize, “good seed” [...] source of nutrient at the right rate, at the right time and in the right place. Maize also requires ‘booster nitrogen’ over the growing period. It is important [...] The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted that the current dry and hot conditions in the country will continue to prevail. As a result, the long

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  January 1, 1970

  products. After all, chemicals put so much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite [...] complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] greenhouse, it is not easy for the employees to access the plants, for example to scout them. Infestations may therefore occur in the greenhouse that only become

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil [...] production, relying on effective soil moisture management practices. On the other hand, irrigated agriculture systems withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater [...] 2023, the resonance of this year's theme, ‘Soil and Water,’ echoes the profound interdependence of these two vital elements in sustaining life on Earth

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  environment that is favourable for plant development and unfavourable for pests and diseases. It places a strong emphasis on preventing pest issues before [...] in strategically considering the economic threshold—the point where the costs of employing biocontrol are justified by the economic damage caused by a pest [...] benefits on implementing IPM into your crop strategy, from economic efficiency to reduced health risks. Below we will outline the major benefits for you. Economic

• Looking for industry training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification

  April 5, 2016

  Accreditation serves as an assurance mechanism for the delivery of quality service. The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) is a semi-autonomous [...] NITA was established under the Industrial Training (Amendment) Act of 2011. It’s mandate is to promote the highest standards in the quality and efficiency [...] significantly improve capacity building and the delivery of quality services. On June 9th 2015, Kenya celebrated the 8th anniversary of World Accreditation

• Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

  March 26, 2025

  conditions and at high humidity. If the foliage is wet for longer than six hours, the chances of germination and therefore the risk of infection is very high [...] or switching on the fans. This ensures sufficient air flow and prevents the humidity from rising too much. The situation is a little more complex in outdoor [...] promote the germination process. A dense crop and full foliage are also ideal conditions for Botrytis spores to germinate. Easy entry points for infection

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

  March 27, 2025

  Persea Mite damage: The Hass variety is known to be the most susceptible to this pest, and that is not great news because Hass represents the larger percentage [...] percentage of the export avocado in Kenya. 1. Feeding Damage: Circular chlorotic spots along midribs and veins on the undersides of leaves are initially observed [...] commonly believed . Breaking the Myths Around Biological Control Despite the success of bio solutions, misconceptions still exist in the farming community: Myth:

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

  February 28, 2024

  ity for farmers but also strengthened the reach and impact of the AIRTEA initiative. 4. Capacity Building for Extension Officers: Recognizing the pivotal [...] transformation. While on the production side, small farmers lack information on innovation, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) lack the capacity and [...] businesses, on the support side universities and research centers lack the capacity to transfer knowledge to end-users. Policy-makers lack the information

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 20, 2024

  control is at the rescue. Koppert offers several biological solutions that you can use to Combat whiteflies. The following is a brief overview of the key allies [...] predatory mites feed on them by piercing their prey's body and extracting their bodily fluids, causing their death. As predatory mites feed on pests, they also [...] RollerTrap Application for effective Mass trapping of various flying pests Whitefly infestation can increase at lightning speed in your crop, but there’s

• Boost Soil Health Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program

  June 16, 2025

  does not harm the active mycelia of Trianum in the root zone. That means the two products can be used together with no negative effects on the beneficial [...] competition for the space and nutrients around the root zone against the pathogens, Mycoparasitism of fungi pathogens and strengthening of the plant through [...] t of the root system by formation of more root hairs. Trianum also reinforces the defense mechanisms of the parts of the plant above ground, the so-called