• Designed with growers in mind

  March 6, 2023

  system of natural solutions. That's why we included several practical features to help simplify daily use of our products. Supportive colours A range of [...] of supportive colours make each product easily recognisable. This can be helpful when sorting a delivery consisting of different products. And for customers [...] For example, the datamatrix 2D barcode identifies the specific batch of a product. A QR code helps navigate directly to the specific product webpage for

• Koppert Kenya lightens up IFTEX 2016

  October 11, 2018

  learnt more about our solutions. A couple of growers were impressed that they could have a detailed view of the ‘secret’ lives of pests such as whiteflies on [...] sustainable crop protection in a warm and welcoming environment. A lot of our visitors expressed great feedback on the quality of Koppert products and appreciated [...] s and connect with some of the finest flower growers in the region. This year’s edition of the annual show stood out as one of the best since it began

• Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips!

  October 8, 2025

  one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop protection products. Either because of their [...] an extensive range of crops. Our product Capirel contains the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae , widely used for the control of various insect pests [...] In addition, the Steinernema feltiae nematodes have mixed characteristics of being able to ambush and cruise to strike prevalent pests in the crop. Cruising

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  the availability of nutrients in the soil. pH is the level of acidity or alkalinity of the soil. Maize crops grow best at a soil pH of between 5.5 and 7 [...] pattern or the result of climate change is a subject for a separate debate. The delayed onset of rains is already causing anxiety among farmers as they ponder [...] the case of maize, “good seed” often equates to good hybrid seed. Commercially acquired certified seeds are as a standard practice dressed with a fungicide

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 5, 2019

  is where a natural enemy of a pest is introduced into the environment to achieve area-wide control. Inductive control on the other hand is when a large [...] entails the use of greenhouses or small tunnels. Crop protection activities are an important part of the production process. In view of the proximity to [...] peri-urban horticulture. In 2017, Koppert piloted the use of biological control in a couple of locations around Nairobi. This included Marp Farm in Kamulu

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  October 11, 2018

  Caterpillars are the larval stage of a butterfly or moth. Characteristically, they have biting mouthparts, and a large number of them are important crop pests [...] severely retard the growth of young plants or reduce the aesthetic value of produce in case of cut flowers and fruits. Management a. Cultural control Ensure [...] insect pests.This has become a growing concern among growers especially in the flower industry, hence a need to highlight some of its management practices

• Koppert Present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International Conference 2018, Nairobi

  October 12, 2018

  biocontrol of invasive plants and diseases. As one of the keynote speakers, Koppert managing director, Henri Oosthoek, gave a presentation on 50 years of biocontrol [...] attend. The goal of the African-themed event was to expound on the subject of Scaling. Jan Ubels of SNV, an expert on the subject gave a talk on the topic [...] second session of the programme, Koppert Kenya’s general manager, Charles Macharia gave a presentation on the dissemination and upscaling of biological solutions

• Looking for industry training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification

  October 11, 2018

  building and the delivery of quality services. On June 9th 2015, Kenya celebrated the 8th anniversary of World Accreditation Day, a global initiative jointly [...] training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification One of the first steps any client in need of professional training should take before enrolling for [...] company is accredited with a recognized accrediting agency. Accreditation serves as an assurance mechanism for the delivery of quality service. The National

• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  October 11, 2018

  pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host of sustainable and reliable pest control [...] pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host of sustainable and reliable pest control [...] provided a platform for consultative discussion on the goal, objectives and activities of the project before implementation. The first year of this project

• Koppert Kenya launches Panoramix

  October 11, 2018

  was held in Eldoret, a region also known as “the food basket” of Kenya, during the Eldoret Agribusiness Fair at the University of Eldoret. The September [...] September occasion enjoyed the support of key stakeholders comprising of the medium and large-scale farmers, input distributors, officials from both private and [...] Ambassador to Kenya, Mrs. Mary Nzomo, the Chief Officer in charge of Agriculture County Government of Trans Nzoia among other top public and private officials.