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

  September 16, 2024

  In today’s agriculture, maintaining healthy soil is more important than ever. Excessive reliance on chemical interventions has in the recent past disrupted [...] Silica from the soil. Silica plays a crucial role in promoting plant growth and health particularly in helping plants manage water stress by improving water-use [...] disrupted the delicate balance of beneficial microorganisms in the soil, leading to productivity and long-term sustainability challenges. We have developed

• 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 [...] package ensures that every stage of the thrips, from eggs to adults, is kept in check. What sets this package apart is its ability to not only control the [...] while still achieving optimal crop health and yield quality. Key Solutions in the IPM package for thrips: 1. Horiver:

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  April 26, 2018

  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 extended [...] “We use NoPath very effectively in our varieties that are susceptible to downy mildew. We normally start drenching NoPath in both soil and hydroponics greenhouses [...] NoPath fits well in our integrated Downy mildew management strategy. With NoPath Drench, we no longer worry about Downy mildew even in the rainy season"

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

  October 17, 2024

  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 [...] tree planting initiative at Purko Sheep Ranch, marking a significant moment in our ongoing efforts to protect the environment and support local communities [...] critical early stages of growth, offering them the resilience they need to thrive in a changing climate Building a Sustainable Legacy This tree-planting event

• Panoramix -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals

  December 6, 2018

  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 [...] yields. Upon harvesting, I got an average of 32 bags per acre in the portion with Panoramix, in comparison to the portion without Panoramix from which I obtained [...] bags per acre.’’ - Peter Sang, a wheat farmer in Narok. Peter, who was initially sceptical, used Panoramix in 100 acres out of his 600-acre piece of land

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

  June 23, 2025

  predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition [...] this by keeping pests and diseases in check, thus minimizing crop damage and loss. Healthier crops often result in higher yields and better-quality produce [...] In the quest for effective pest and disease management, biological crop protection has emerged as an effective economically advantageous strategy. This

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

  June 17, 2025

  to the chemical. The most resistance occurs in crops cultivated in a monoculture where crops are grown in large numbers with a high population of pests [...] changes in their DNA. For example, when chemical-resistant pests breed, they pass their genetic makeup to their offspring, and their offspring in turn have [...] the future role of biocontrol, especially in the light of increasing concerns about pesticide resistance in agriculture it is so important that the biocontrol

• 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 [...] seeds to dry in a cool place (away from the sun) for about 20-30 minutes before planting or bagging. NB: Sow the seeds immediately or in not more than [...] 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 about five

• Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

  March 26, 2025

  spreading and nip it in the bud? Preventing a humid climate is crucial here. If you have greenhouse crops, you can effectively stay in control and create [...] ’s ability to strike. The spores of Botrytis germinate easily and quickly in wet conditions and at high humidity. If the foliage is wet for longer than [...] the humidity from rising too much. The situation is a little more complex in outdoor crops, as you have no control over the weather. Only by means of

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  is easier to balance in the crop. This supports in lowering the risks of impact by drought, salinity, wind pests and diseases. In other words using an [...] Pest Management is a crucial driver of economic efficiency in agriculture. It supports in strategically considering the economic threshold—the point where [...] finding resilience in the adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies. By embracing IPM now, they gain a head start in navigating a future