• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  isms to the soil environment, our solutions increase root biomass in crops, fortifying the carbon content of soils and ultimately contributing to a more [...] crop tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, and cold. This resilience contributes to the overall adaptability of crops to challenging en [...] and biodiversity loss. The Soil Monitoring Law aims to establish sustainable soil management as the norm, urging Member States to define practices that

• Designed with growers in mind

  March 6, 2023

  easier to navigate the products and methods they need to use to achieve the best results in crop protection . Barcodes Barcodes have been added to all packaging [...] addition to the existing product icons that demonstrate the required storage conditions, a recycling icon was added to the design. This icon shows how to safely [...] mission is to work with nature and contribute to the health of people and planet. The new branding was developed to reflect our mission and values. The Koppert

• Koppert Kenya sponsors local soccer academy

  October 11, 2018

  sporting tournament to highlight how hard work, determination and teamwork can lead to success. The goal was to make an impact in the lives of children and [...] 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. [...] been urging us to be part of it for a long time. He truly believes in the talent of the children at the Centre. We are therefore glad to join in and do

• Koppert Celebrates Golden Jubilee

  October 11, 2018

  infestation. It proved to be a successful solution that led to the foundation of the company. A continuous growth has been witnessed in the following decades [...] forward to our next 50 years, we are dedicated to the success of our growers and our commitment is to keep introducing new sustainable solutions to combat [...] across all continents of the world. The company now boasts of 27 subsidiaries and over 1300 dedicated employees. To mark the Golden Jubilee this year 2017

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 5, 2019

  pest control . The first, which is referred to as classical, is where a natural enemy of a pest is introduced into the environment to achieve area-wide [...] Kenya. Farmers are able to easily access the market because of the high population concentration of city dwellers, such as is the case with Nairobi and its [...] 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 the

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  October 11, 2018

  Peter Njaramba is very pleased with the performance of the crop and attributes it to better feeding of the due to the improved root system and lack of stress [...] Peter wanted to see if he could boost the productivity of this crop using Trianum. He first applied the 7 days after sowing the seeds in the nursery. This [...] transplanting, the company drenched Trianum at the rate of 1kg per Acre in each of the blocks transplanted. The onion crop continued to show great vigour

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  is used in the prophylactic management of downy mildew by inducing ISR. To induce ISR, NoPath should be applied to the crop by drenching to the root zone [...] Figure 1: The disease triangle Figure 1: The disease triangle The nexus of the three elements (Susceptible host, Conducive environment, and the Pathogen) [...] can be identified from the violet and brown patches on the leaves. The leaves later turn yellow and fall off. On the underside of the leaves, you often see

• Panoramix -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals

  December 6, 2018

  this endeavour. In September 2017, the company launched Panoramix to the Kenyan market at a colourful event in Eldoret. The product is based on a consortium [...] they had to say: ‘’Panoramix was a new product for me so I decided to give it a try in a portion of my farm. Through the growing season, the crop under [...] Panoramix was always the best and I would admire it every time I visited the farm. This is despite planting it late into the season. The vigour was excellent

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  October 11, 2018

  it is the only way to get ahead. TRIANUM Guards Your Roots At Koppert we are convinced that maximum disease suppression in the soil forms the key to a healthy [...] Assembly declared 2015 the International Year of Soils (IYS). To echo the words of José Graziano da Silva, FAO Director-General, "The multiple roles of soils [...] fungicides, after the symptoms of infection by the disease pathogen have become obvious. Often it is too late, -either it is too late to save the plant, or only

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  important to use the 4R principles, which are the four ‘rights’ of fertilizer management i.e. apply the right source of nutrient at the right rate, at the right [...] The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted that the current dry and hot conditions in the country will continue to prevail. As a result, the long [...] concern to farmers. Extraneous factors such as weather patterns notwithstanding, it is important for maize farmers to pay attention to all the good standard