• Koppert Invests in Latia Training Centre!

  September 25, 2018

  enterprise established in 2008 to provide training and business support services to farmers, pastoralists and agribusinesses in Africa. LAS college (Latia [...] partners and shareholders, Latia’s new and strengthened structure creates a unique platform and ecosystem of solution providers. Trainees and growers alike [...] Authority TVETA, and the National Industrial Training Authority NITA . Besides Koppert, the other new investors in Latia are Agritech Solutions and Delphy. By

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  June 24, 2016

  netting in all ventilation openings to prevent adults from entering the greenhouse. In addition, repair any holes or damage in the plastic walls and/or roof [...] constraint to food, fiber and horticultural crop production systems. Depending on the species, they chew irregular holes in plant leaves and flowers or entirely [...] shoots and buds. Caterpillars are voracious feeders and can severely retard the growth of young plants or reduce the aesthetic value of produce in case of

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  September 6, 2016

  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 [...] operations. The company was founded in 2015 and mainly grows bulb onions. It is strategically located in Kitengela (in the outskirts of Nairobi) which is [...] resulted in significantly lower yields than expected (150 to 200 Kg per 50m bed). Soil tests confirmed that the soils were infected with Fusarium and nematodes

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

  March 29, 2023

  roles in promoting Food safety, understand the Gaps in the market, and challenge their current ideas and practices to see if they are responsive and aligned [...] untapped regional and international marketplaces. They also focused on issues currently affecting the trade in fresh produce in both local and global markets [...] benefit of producers and exporters and financing solutions. Koppert Experts from both the Horti and Agri sectors participated in the exhibition showcasing

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  produce five hectares of tomatoes, through direct and hydroponic cultivation, in Châteaurenard near Marseille, and have done for four generations. We have to [...] the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is used by blocking the lower nozzles so that it acts only on the head and avoids our [...] beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle Nesidiocoris . Tests were run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  combination of high humidity and low temperature. It is prevalent in unheated crops, such as those grown in plastic tunnels and greenhouses where temperatures [...] essential oils induce ISR in plants. Discover NoPath: NoPath is a Koppert product that contains such essential oils and is used in the prophylactic management [...] recovery and rejuvenation of a crop that is affected by downy mildew. Two-in-One Protection When applied by spraying, the plant essential oils in NoPath

• Top diseases in roses - Powdery Mildew

  February 17, 2023

  fluffy colonies, 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 [...] resistance and the plant's immune system are strengthened and the crop becomes healthier and more resilient. Overall, the plants’ tolerance, and resistance [...] 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

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving process [...] insects in their organic farming approach. By introducing predatory mites and other beneficial insects, Lukas has witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem [...] potential of organic farming and the integration of beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates challenges and celebrates successes, his story

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug, armoured scales with Aphytis and Rhyzobug and spider mites with Spical Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol [...] know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates "E [...] reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. Through innovative techniques and the embrace of biological control measures

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  dry and 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 [...] 0–6.5 being optimal. In this range, nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium are readily available. Nitrogen helps in establishment of healthy [...] standard practice dressed with a fungicide and an insecticide to prevent diseases and insects respectively. A novel and growing practice is the further dressing