• Koppert Kenya launches Panoramix

  October 11, 2018

  institutions and seed companies. The event was intended to introduce our unique and innovative seed dressing product for use in cereals such as maize and wheat [...] comprising of the medium and large-scale farmers, input distributors, officials from both private and public institutions, central and county governments, research [...] increase on our productivity and enhance food safety. We look forward to working with Koppert and are ready to use it in the next planting season.”

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 4, 2019

  thrips and whitefly in the crop. This was done alongside other useful tools such as pheromone traps ( Pherodis -Tuta and Tutasan water traps ) and sticky [...] manage major pests in a sustainable manner by reducing dependence of chemical pesticides. The same concept and tools, if adopted in peri-urban horticulture [...] horticulture. In 2017, Koppert piloted the use of biological control in a couple of locations around Nairobi. This included Marp Farm in Kamulu -Machakos

• Koppert Celebrates Golden Jubilee

  October 11, 2018

  mission and vision, the current holistic approach to crops and the R&D and production processes of our microbial and macrobial products. In an exciting [...] the success of our growers and our commitment is to keep introducing new sustainable solutions to combat pests and diseases and support resilient cultivation [...] still a great deal to develop and strive for. In partnership with nature, we continue to make agriculture healthier, safer and more productive. We cannot

• Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality

  February 9, 2023

  branding is rooted in Nature and matches our ambition. Our mission is to contribute to 100% sustainable agriculture by partnering with Nature and supporting growers [...] looking forward, we continuously work to improve and find new solutions and services to face current and future challenges. We are confident that our new [...] products and knowledge to restore the natural balance in their crops. Our holistic approach is what sets us apart. Improving plant health both above and underground

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 11, 2018

  good sticky trap should maintain its original shape and trapping capacity in all weather conditions and serve its purpose for a long duration of time. Scientific [...] including thrips, have the ability to detect and respond to UV light and colours using receptors. Western flower thrips in particular has good sensitivity to particular [...] recognized among growers for their excellent quality. In various local trials and independent studies in other parts of the world, Horiver sticky traps were

• Looking for industry training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification

  October 11, 2018

  quality and efficiency of industrial training in Kenya and ensure adequate supply of properly trained manpower at all levels in industries. Why NITA Acc [...] well equipped to offer growers interested in boosting their skills and capacity in Integrated Pest Management and Crop Protection . Our wide range of training [...] support continuous improvement and that it provides objective proof that the service operates competently and safely and that outcomes can be relied upon

• Are you getting value for your money?

  October 11, 2018

  feeding, crop protection and general agronomic practices. Every flower grower strives to increase their output in terms of volume and quality. Indeed, a flower [...] crops. Several approaches are currently in use in management of pests and diseases. Integrated pest management is a concept that combines several approaches [...] numerous crops and protects them from soil-borne pathogens such as Fusarium, Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Sclerotina. Trianum works well in a wide range of

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  October 11, 2018

  beginning, the team struggled through the rough terrain and bad visibility to finish 7th overall and 3rd in the Victor Ludorum (Fundraising + Event). This was [...] contest on the continent and probably beyond. The allure of this grueling event attracts entrants from all over the world and winning the Rhino Charge [...] van der Berg (Jr.) of Timaflor Flowers, Graham Roy, Mike Diesbecq and Don White. In 2016, Car No. 1 was a heavily modified Range Rover with a Mercedes

• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  October 11, 2018

  detect and respond to UV light and colours using receptors. In particular, Frankliniella occidentalis , has great sensitivity to UV, green-yellow and blue [...] flower grower as the presence of thrips in the crop. Thrips are still a major pest in a many greenhouse crops in Kenya. Thrips damage plants by sucking [...] helpful in attracting other pests such as whiteflies, leaf miners and aphids . Depending on how many pests you need to monitor, crop susceptibility and the

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  spindle-shaped, and attached to a short pedicel. Upon hatching, the young larvae, known as 'crawlers,' have well-developed legs and antennae and actively seek [...] Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together with aphids and scale insects, they belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. In protected crops, the most common species are [...] the greenhouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum, and the tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci. In outdoor crops whiteflies cause significant damage, variety