• Tackling Tuta absoluta: Koppert proposes IPM

  April 8, 2016

  have been reported in Brazil, Chile and Argentina. To avoid a similar predicament, a shift in current pest management practices in Kenya is necessary. [...] Thousands of tomato farmers in Kenya suffered extreme losses in the last two years after a devastating pest infested and destroyed their precious crop [...] worldwide. Tuta absoluta can destroy an entire tomato farm, whether in the open field or in a greenhouse, if effective control measures are not employed. It

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 4, 2019

  horticulture. In 2017, Koppert piloted the use of biological control in a couple of locations around Nairobi. This included Marp Farm in Kamulu -Machakos [...] manage major pests in a sustainable manner by reducing dependence of chemical pesticides. The same concept and tools, if adopted in peri-urban horticulture [...] mine 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

• Koppert Kenya lightens up IFTEX 2016

  June 27, 2016

  2016) in Nairobi, Kenya. Flower buyers from all over the world had come to find opportunities and connect with some of the finest flower growers in the region [...] as one of the best since it began in 2011. There were more than 200 exhibitors present and almost all flower growers in Kenya were well represented. Naturally [...] expressed in our products and solutions. The core agenda for Koppert Kenya was to communicate and inspire our audience to become ‘Partners with Nature’ in line

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 16, 2016

  recognized among growers for their excellent quality. In various local trials and independent studies in other parts of the world, Horiver sticky traps were [...] invade the greenhouse and when peaks in its activity can be expected. Horiver traps do not lose the adhesive strength even in extremely high temperatures, c [...] It is important to put up Horiver traps early in the season before thrips pressure starts to build up in order to prevent an epidemic. Early identification

• Koppert Kenya launches Panoramix

  September 28, 2017

  2017, Koppert Kenya officially launched Panoramix in an exciting 2-hour event. The launch was held in Eldoret, a region also known as “the food basket” [...] security in Kenya. The launch event was graced by Mr. Frans Makken -The Netherlands Ambassador to Kenya, Mrs. Mary Nzomo, the Chief Officer in charge of [...] intended to introduce our unique and innovative seed dressing product for use in cereals such as maize and wheat. Panoramix has been proven to increase crop

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

  April 26, 2018

  role to play in ensuring food safety and food security in Africa and the world. He called upon the biological companies not to work alone but in partnerships [...] and the 16 th NewAG conference and exhibition kicked off in Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya in week 12. The Biocontrol conference took place on the 19 [...] Koppert was represented in this conference with a presentation on biological seed dressing of cereals -the case of Panoramix in East Africa. This presentation

• Koppert Kenya sponsors local soccer academy

  June 24, 2016

  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 considerable talent [...] 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 what we can to further support [...] At Koppert Kenya, we believe in making a difference through collaboration and partnership to support the well-being of our communities and environment

• Koppert Celebrates Golden Jubilee

  November 28, 2016

  continuous growth has been witnessed in the following decades, lifting the company from pioneer to a global market leader in biological crop protection solutions [...] beginnings of a brand that started in a family greenhouse, Koppert Biological Systems now has dozens of products that are sold in over 100 countries spread across [...] Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau. The royal decoration was bestowed on them for their ‘broad input and meaningful work’ to the society. Here in Kenya

• Looking for industry training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification

  April 5, 2016

  training in Kenya. NITA was established under the Industrial Training (Amendment) Act of 2011. It’s mandate is to promote the highest standards in the quality [...] efficiency of industrial training in Kenya and ensure adequate supply of properly trained manpower at all levels in industries. Why NITA Accreditation [...] Koppert Kenya is well equipped to offer growers interested in boosting their skills and capacity in Integrated Pest Management and Crop Protection . Our wide

• Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality

  February 9, 2023

  a new design for Koppert products After introducing our new brand identity in January 2022, Koppert is entering the next phase. We proudly present our new [...] product branding, which is characterized by a green, natural look. Perfectly in line with our branding: ‘Inspired by Nature’. And though our packaging is [...] features. A range of supportive colors makes each product easily recognizable. In addition, barcodes enable scanning and traceability throughout the logistics