• Nurturing Young Minds: Koppert's Partnership with 4K Clubs in Kenya

  December 6, 2023

  respects the environment and ensures food security in the face of climate change. Empowering the Future of Kenyan Agriculture Our partnership with the 4K Clubs [...] understand the importance of the delicate balance of nature and the importance of sustainable agricultural practices. As these young farmers take the reins [...] promises to shape the future of agriculture in Kenya. This year, Koppert Kenya has joined hands with the Ministry of Agriculture in the 4K Clubs Project

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil [...] practices. On the other hand, irrigated agriculture systems withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater and cover 20% of croplands (FAO, 2023). The soil's health [...] contributes to the overall adaptability of crops to challenging environmental conditions. Additionally, the use of our beneficial insects reduces the dependency

• Empowering Mango Farmers in Embu: A Day of Sustainable Solutions

  October 5, 2023

  their farms from the training, courtesy of the Netherlands embassy, a move that was highly appreciated by the county government and the farmers themselves [...] Koppert Kenya, in partnership with the Netherlands Embassy, the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), and the Embu County Government hosted a [...] to address some of the most pressing issues in mango cultivation. The Issues tackled included: Export Market Insights : Majority of the mango farmers are

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  pupae, and adults. The evasion of the immune system is mediated by the expression of Mcl1 proteins, the secretion of destruxins A and E, the production of trehalase [...] under the crop canopy. The changing dynamics in the environment such as higher temperatures, which exacerbate thrips’ populations, increase the risk for [...] infects the target insect pests through adhesion proteins and enzymatic activity through the production of mucilage at the site of contact. The fungus acts

• Designed with growers in mind

  March 6, 2023

  throughout the logistics chain. For example, the datamatrix 2D barcode identifies the specific batch of a product. A QR code helps navigate directly to the specific [...] Icons In addition to the existing product icons that demonstrate the required storage conditions, a recycling icon was added to the design. This icon shows [...] nature and contribute to the health of people and planet. The new branding was developed to reflect our mission and values. The Koppert ‘K’ is designed

• General Conditions Koppert

  issue of the Natural Enemies, Pollinators and/or Products at the place of destination designated by the Buyer or upon the Buyer’s collection of the Natural [...] be for the account of the Buyer. 6.6 I f the Buyer does not meet its payment obligation in full within the term referred to in article 6.1, the Buyer [...] s soon as the Buyer is in breach, the Buyer is obliged to pay to Koppert A interest on the total exigible amount at the rate of the currently applicable

• 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 [...] solutions for the management of Tuta absoluta and the Fusarium Wilt-Root Knot Nematode complex in Kenya. The presentation stirred the audience into an [...] 2018 at the same venue. The conference gathered more than 300 delegates and close to 60 exhibitors from different companies. The focus of the conference

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  September 6, 2016

  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 [...] ride that could scale the extreme terrain. For those not familiar with this event, the Charge is unique in that the exact course of the competition is kept

• 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 [...] Rironi -Kiambu County. The crops grown by the said farmers were tomato and capsicum (sweet pepper) respectively. The program entailed the use of biological [...] insecticide over the entire 9 months period of the crop”, she says proudly. “I continued harvesting the crop for an extra 4 weeks after the regular tunnel

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  April 5, 2016

  by the disease pathogen have become obvious. Often it is too late, -either it is too late to save the plant, or only part of the population of the pathogen [...] also possesses the unique ability of strengthening the roots of numerous crops thus improving the uptake of water and nutrients by the plant. Upon application [...] prove that the extra money the grower obtains from having more produce of a higher quality is always more than the cost of Trianum. Trianum gives the best value