• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 4, 2019

  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 [...] r) in tomato. For the capsicum crop, the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii (tradename Swirski-Mite ) was used to manage thrips and whitefly in the crop [...] Horiver ). In order to manage soil-bourne pathogens, the beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum ( Trianum ) was used. In the tomato crop, the botanical

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

  April 26, 2018

  ended the session with a call for all present to partner with Koppert in its endeavours. The highlight of the dinner event, was the signing of the CABI [...] The inaugural Biocontrol Africa and the 16 th NewAG conference and exhibition kicked off in Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya in week 12. The Biocontrol [...] solutions for the management of Tuta absoluta and the Fusarium Wilt-Root Knot Nematode complex in Kenya. The presentation stirred the audience into an

• Koppert Kenya sponsors local soccer academy

  June 24, 2016

  believes in the talent of the children at the Centre. We are therefore glad to join in and do what we can to further support this project:” The Tournament [...] trainers and coaches. However, over the years, the Centre has spread its reach to involve the children and youth in the local community and its environs. [...] and teamwork can lead to success. The goal was to make an impact in the lives of children and youth of Eldama Ravine in Baringo County, Kenya, who have

• Koppert Kenya launches Panoramix

  September 28, 2017

  launched Panoramix in an exciting 2-hour event. The launch was held in Eldoret, a region also known as “the food basket” of Kenya, during the Eldoret Agribusiness [...] adopted widely, the product has the potential to positively improve food security in Kenya. The launch event was graced by Mr. Frans Makken -The Netherlands [...] Agribusiness Fair at the University of Eldoret. The September occasion enjoyed the support of key stakeholders comprising of the medium and large-scale farmers

• Koppert Celebrates Golden Jubilee

  November 28, 2016

  held at the headquarters in the Netherlands. This was attended by over 700 guests from across the world. The Dutch King, Willem-Alexander, graced the event [...] solution that led to the foundation of the company. A continuous growth has been witnessed in the following decades, lifting the company from pioneer to [...] directors, Paul Koppert and Henri Oosthoek, the royal decoration of Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau. The royal decoration was bestowed on them for

• Koppert Kenya lightens up IFTEX 2016

  June 27, 2016

  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 in 2011. There [...] countries attended the 5th edition of the International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX 2016) in Nairobi, Kenya. Flower buyers from all over the world had come [...] almost all flower growers in Kenya were well represented. Naturally, the exhibition also attracted a good number of suppliers to the flower industry who showcased

• Are you getting value for your money?

  September 29, 2017

  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 flowers include [...] hundred percent natural and thus safe for the people and the environment. How TRIANUM Works Trianum is applied in the root zone, where it develops mycelia which [...] which grow very aggressively along with the developing root system. It protects the plants in the following ways: competition for space, competition for

• Looking for industry training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification

  April 5, 2016

  NITA was established under the Industrial Training (Amendment) Act of 2011. It’s mandate is to promote the highest standards in the quality and efficiency [...] wide range of training courses will ensure you stay ahead of the rest in the sector. By pursuing and achieving accreditation, Koppert Kenya has demonstrated [...] industry training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification One of the first steps any client in need of professional training should take before enrolling for

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  September 6, 2016

  familiar with this event, the Charge is unique in that the exact course of the competition is kept secret until the night before the event. Each team is required [...] 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

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  April 5, 2016

  management NOW. The basis of healthy and vigorous crop starts in the growing media. There is a community of organisms that inhabit the soil or substrate [...] Sclerotinia are a problem in many crops. These soil-borne pathogens can survive in the soil for years and cause diseases of the roots or stem and disrupt [...] reduction in the biodiversity of soil organisms. In many instances, growers employ intervention methods, chiefly chemical fungicides, after the symptoms