• Avocado

  to the flowering plant family of Lauraceae . Commercially speaking, avocados are very valuable and the fruit is produced in tropical and Mediterranean regions [...] avocado ( Persea americana ), also named ‘alligator pear’ is a tree originating in South Central Mexico. Its nick name points to its fruit which is botanically

• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  January 8, 2026

  Soil Health Founded in 2008, Equinox Horticulture Ltd. nestled in the heart of Nanyuki town - Kenya, has grown into a leading producer of premium cut roses [...] use of NatuGro. Additionally, the trials showed positive changes in stem length profile in all length categories, which is a positive improvement in yield [...] team of over 450 employees, most of them women, the farm has built a strong reputation for consistency, quality, and innovation. At the heart of this farm’s

• Breeding Beauty: How United Selections Protects Innovation with 100% IPM

  February 9, 2026

  within this delicate balance of science and strategy that United Selections operates, leading the game in breeding roses in Kenya under conditions that [...] challenges, particularly dangerous in the breeding and selection houses, where thousands of different plant varieties are grown in proximity. To manage this pressure [...] Rose breeding is one of the most demanding disciplines in horticulture, where success depends on patience, precision, and an uncompromising attention to

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

  September 16, 2024

  Modes of Action: Nopath has a broad range of modes of action that make it a holistic antifungal and anti-microbial product. These can be discussed in the [...] the following 4 ways: Alteration of microbial cell permeability, permitting the loss of macromolecules from the interior of the pathogen cell Interaction [...] flow of protons, affecting cellular activity. Damage of enzymatic cell systems, including those associated with energy production and synthesis of structural

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

  February 5, 2025

  at the heart of modern agriculture, and Eastern Orchards is a reputable farm leading the way. This 52-hectare avocado farm established in 2020, is dedicated [...] ensure long-term soil and plant health and in their journey towards sustainability, they found a reliable partner in Koppert. Effective and Sustainable Pest [...] After testing various lures available in the market, Eastern Orchards have discovered the exceptional efficacy of Koppert's Fruitfly lures. Field observation

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  higher chance of being resistant to the chemical. The most resistance occurs in crops cultivated in a monoculture where crops are grown in large numbers [...] Biocontrol is a natural form of pest and disease control, and the highly unlikely possibility of resistance is one of the key benefits of incorporating biocontrol [...] When looking at the future role of biocontrol, especially in the light of increasing concerns about pesticide resistance in agriculture it is so important

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 16, 2025

  response in pests enabling them to adapt, nematodes remain highly effective over time. Free of concerns about the diminishing performance of conventional [...] precision needs to go into the production of these ‘little heroes’ that are bred for the biological control of a host of agricultural pests by leading biocontrol [...] and quality control of a specific range of these nematodes that help to keep our fruit, vegetables and ornamental crops free of pests without chemical

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  with the amino acids involved in germination. Figure 2: Illustration of NoPath’s Mode of Action. The unique benefits of using NoPath include: NoPath is [...] underside of the leaves, you often see a greyish mould. This disease thrives on a combination of high humidity and low temperature. It is prevalent in unheated [...] induce ISR in plants. Discover NoPath: NoPath is a Koppert product that contains such essential oils and is used in the prophylactic management of downy mildew

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  development of the infestation. In addition, rain and wind are factors that affect outdoor areas, lowering the risk of infestation. The spread of whitefly [...] tomatoes and peppers, yellowing of flower stems in gerbera, and serious yellowing of the leaves in green beans Extensive feeding can retard plant growth and [...] larvae of greenhouse whitefly. If the population on the infected plant grows too large, the adult insects will fly to another plant in search of somewhere

• Why Panoramix is Best for Your Seeds

  February 8, 2019

  Panoramix , continues to perform very well in different regions of Kenya. This seed dressing product for use in cereals is based on beneficial microorganisms [...] moisture and other types of abiotic stress It strengthens and improves the root system It increases yield (an average increase of 3-4 bags per acre) It is [...] product for about one minute and measure the right quantity of Panoramix Put the seeds in a drum or any other mixing equipment and add Panoramix Mix for