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

  March 27, 2025

  (California, Florida), Israel, Spain, and other avocado-growing regions. In Africa, it was first detected in Morrocco in 2019 (EPPO, 2019). It is likely spread [...] County in Novemebr 2023 , and has since rapidly spread to other key avocado-growing regions, posing a significant risk to yields, farmer incomes, and export [...] yield losses , affecting both smallholder and commercial avocado farms. Its ability to thrive in warm conditions and reproduce quickly makes it a formidable

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  October 11, 2018

  Fusarium and Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Sclerotinia are a problem in many crops. These soil-borne pathogens can survive in the soil for years and cause diseases [...] unnoticed. Soils don’t have a voice, and few people speak out for them. They are our silent ally in food production." Chemicals and disinfectants inadequate Soil-borne [...] leaf fall, stunting and even plant death. Soil-borne diseases occur due to a reduction in the biodiversity of soil organisms. In many instances, growers

• Botrytis: Ten must-knows

  March 26, 2025

  enough air movement in the crop, and disposing of affected parts in a plastic bag. Focusing on plant resilience has a lot of benefits and reduces the chances [...] various parts of the plant. For more informations and tailored solutions, get in touch with us today! Get in touch Recommended for you Stop the spread of Botrytis [...] Botrytis is an above-ground fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions

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

  February 5, 2025

  ensure long-term soil and plant health and in their journey towards sustainability, they found a reliable partner in Koppert. Effective and Sustainable Pest [...] fruit flesh, damaging it and leaving it susceptible to fungal infections and rotting. After testing various lures available in the market, Eastern Orchards [...] heart of modern agriculture, and Eastern Orchards is a reputable farm leading the way. This 52-hectare avocado farm established in 2020, is dedicated to producing

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

  September 16, 2024

  for soil health and crop growth. The program combines use of the following products, each playing a vital role in promoting a balanced and healthy soil ecosystem [...] Rhizoctonia and Sclerotinia . Additionally, Trianum increases the plant’s resistance to stress caused by diseases and suboptimal conditions in nutrition [...] mechanisms and supports plant growth and uniformity offering long-term resilience. Trianum-P Mode of action 3. Panoramix-GR : Enhancing Resilience and Growth

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  October 12, 2018

  management of fungal and bacterial diseases, particularly Downy mildew and Botrytis in various crops. It is a preventive, curative and eradicative product [...] it was very tricky to control Botrytis and Downy mildew in the crop in our 2 ha blocks. When I saw these changes in the treated area, 6 months later, we [...] NoPath into the Kenyan market in a colorful launch event and seminar on resilient growing, was welcomed with great interest and excitement from flower growers

• Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow

  October 17, 2024

  next generation, and creating long-lasting environmental solutions that will benefit both people and the planet. Trees Matter— For Now and the Future On 10 [...] exciting and rewarding field, full of innovation and opportunity." Looking Forward Our partnership with Freshcrop marks an exciting step forward in our shared [...] In an era where climate change threatens both agriculture and our environment, sustainability has become more than just a buzzword—it’s an urgent call

• Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips.

  September 10, 2024

  can cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert [...] natural enemies and other biological control agents, this package ensures that every stage of the thrips, from eggs to adults, is kept in check. What sets [...] environment and crop productivity. The Koppert IPM package for thrips gives growers the peace of mind that they are managing thrips sustainably and efficiently

• Panoramix -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals

  December 6, 2018

  of challenges ranging from pests and diseases to erratic weather, resulting in low productivity. Agricultural experts and stakeholders alike continue to [...] not been left behind in this endeavour. In September 2017, the company launched Panoramix to the Kenyan market at a colourful event in Eldoret. The product [...] me smile and be optimistic about getting better yields. Upon harvesting, I got an average of 32 bags per acre in the portion with Panoramix, in comparison

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  June 23, 2025

  improving crop yields and quality. Biocontrol can help achieve this by keeping pests and diseases in check, thus minimizing crop damage and loss. Healthier crops [...] crop yields, prices, and the costs associated with pesticides or alternative management strategies, to estimate costs and benefits. In some studies, value [...] biocontrol agents early in the season, growers will experience less pest pressure and need fewer chemical pesticides. Lowered labour and application costs Applying