• Eastern Orchards’ Success With Koppert’s Sustainable Avocado Farming Solutions

  February 5, 2025

  Sustainable farming is at the heart of modern agriculture, and Eastern Orchards is a reputable farm leading the way. This 52-hectare avocado farm established [...] quality and export compliance. The fruit fly puncture the fruits skin to lay their eggs. Once hatched, the larvae feed on the fruit flesh, damaging it and [...] established in 2020, is dedicated to producing high-quality avocados for export. The farm prioritizes sustainable practices that ensure long-term soil and

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  pupae, and adults. The evasion of the immune system is mediated by the expression of Mcl1 proteins, the secretion of destruxins A and E, the production of trehalase [...] have all the developmental stages on the leaves, thrips have a unique lifecycle that includes a resting pupa stage that resides in the media or is hidden [...] under the crop canopy. The changing dynamics in the environment such as higher temperatures, which exacerbate thrips’ populations, increase the risk for

• Nurturing Young Minds: Koppert's Partnership with 4K Clubs in Kenya

  October 6, 2023

  ng. The backdrop for this initiative is the harsh reality of climate change, which directly impacts agricultural production in Kenya. Most of the farming [...] students learn about the importance of sustainable farming practices. The ambition of this partnership is great. Together with the Ministry of Agriculture [...] touching every corner of the nation. By introducing young minds to the concept of sustainable agriculture, our partnership is sowing the seeds for a future where

• Healthy Soils, Healthy Crops with Koppert’s Comprehensive Soil Health Program

  September 16, 2024

  resilient crops by nurturing the soil from the ground up. Supporting Plants the Natural Way Our Soil Health Program is designed to help growers cultivate [...] discussed in the following 4 ways: Alteration of microbial cell permeability, permitting the loss of macromolecules from the interior of the pathogen cell [...] maintaining healthy soil is more important than ever. Excessive reliance on chemical interventions has in the recent past disrupted the delicate balance of

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 5, 2019

  biological pest control . The first, which is referred to as classical, is where a natural enemy of a pest is introduced into the environment to achieve area-wide [...] with the farmers recording a clean healthy crop in the greenhouse tunnels under the Koppert IPM program compared with the tunnels managed under the standard [...] on the other hand is when a large population of natural enemies is administered for quick pest control in a specific crop. Finally, inoculative is when

• General Conditions Koppert

  person for whom the Buyer is liable or to whom the Buyer is obliged to pass on the requirements, instructions, Advice and manuals. I n the event that Koppert [...] Destination : the location where the Natural Enemies, Pollinators and/or Products are to be delivered in accordance with the agreement, if the delivery is not made [...] issue of the Natural Enemies, Pollinators and/or Products at the place of destination designated by the Buyer or upon the Buyer’s collection of the Natural

• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  in the production of roses, if not properly managed. At the beginning of 2018, Koppert launched and introduced NoPath to the Kenyan market. This is a product [...] well on the Kenyan scene. Current use has demonstrated good control of downy mildew on roses, chives and basil. The product is also effective in the control [...] support that I get from the Koppert team" – Kenneth Mbae - The Production Manager, Waridi Ltd "The type of rose that we grow is inherently susceptible to

• Are you getting value for your money?

  October 11, 2018

  products, Trianum is one hundred percent natural and thus safe for the people and the environment. How TRIANUM Works Trianum is applied in the root zone, where [...] nutrients, it enables the plant to make better use of the nutrients present in the growing media. The benefits that accrue following the use of Trianum in [...] strengthens the plant by promoting a healthier root system and inducing the plant’s own defense system at the root and shoot level. By facilitating the absorption

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  October 11, 2018

  could scale the extreme terrain. For those not familiar with this event, the Charge is unique in that the exact course of the competition is kept secret [...] were it not for the fact that the terrain is extremely rough and challenging. The team that reaches the most number of checkpoints in the shortest distance [...] has earned the legacy of being the toughest off-road contest on the continent and probably beyond. The allure of this grueling event attracts entrants from

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  October 11, 2018

  Production gains Peter Njaramba is very pleased with the performance of the crop and attributes it to better feeding of the due to the improved root system and [...] high quality onions. The only thing we have done differently is the application of Trianum.” asserted Mr. Njaramba.´´ The farm is now harvesting an average [...] to see if he could boost the productivity of this crop using Trianum. He first applied the 7 days after sowing the seeds in the nursery. This soon resulted