• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  November 15, 2016

  of monitoring ( Delta traps and Pheromones) and mass trapping ( Water traps , & Pheromones) strategies for Tuta absoluta ; and use of NatuGro System for [...] University and Koppert BV are collaborating to develop sustainable solutions to combat two threats facing tomato production: Tuta absoluta and the Fusarium [...] in 2015 and is funded by NWO-WOTRO Applied Research Fund (ARF). Tomato is the second most important vegetable crop in terms of production and value. However

• Koppert Invests in Latia Training Centre!

  September 25, 2018

  partners and shareholders, Latia’s new and strengthened structure creates a unique platform and ecosystem of solution providers. Trainees and growers alike [...] enterprise established in 2008 to provide training and business support services to farmers, pastoralists and agribusinesses in Africa. LAS college (Latia [...] Authority TVETA, and the National Industrial Training Authority NITA . Besides Koppert, the other new investors in Latia are Agritech Solutions and Delphy. By

• Koppert Kenya sponsors local soccer academy

  June 24, 2016

  the children and youth in the local community and its environs. This is done through a youth sports program which seeks to train, coach and provide the [...] in making a difference through collaboration and partnership to support the well-being of our communities and environment. On April 15th 2016, we collaborated [...] how hard work, determination 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

• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  preventive, curative and eradicative effects and is safe for humans and the environment. With a wide spectrum anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties [...] eventually turn crisp and brown and fall off even though the plant has ample water. The disease also attacks herbs such as chives and basil as well as crops [...] crops with two important diseases, Downy mildew and Botrytis . These adversely affect the production output and quality of flowers especially roses. With exporters

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  April 26, 2018

  management of fungal and bacterial diseases, particularly Downy mildew and Botrytis in various crops. It is a preventive, curative and eradicative product [...] with growers and other participants alike, providing positive feedback on the experience, inspirations and lessons learned from the launch and seminar event [...] Kenyan market in a colorful launch event and seminar on resilient growing, was welcomed with great interest and excitement from flower growers. The attendees

• Koppert Kenya lightens up IFTEX 2016

  June 27, 2016

  turnout and great interest that our visitors expressed in our products and solutions. The core agenda for Koppert Kenya was to communicate and inspire [...] warm and welcoming environment. A lot of our visitors expressed great feedback on the quality of Koppert products and appreciated our reliability and pr [...] visual experience with a full wall screen showing educative and lively videos that captivated and entertained our visitors as they learnt more about our solutions

• Tackling Tuta absoluta: Koppert proposes IPM

  April 8, 2016

  to enhance and facilitate knowledge exchange and dissemination whilst building the capacity of farmers, agricultural extension officers and other stakeholders [...] enhance the control of T. absoluta and other pests. IPM is an ongoing, dynamic system that requires regular review and adjustments of pest control methods [...] tally friendly pest control solutions and validate the use of these IPM strategies to control Tuta absoluta and Fusarium wilt -Nematode complex in Tomatoes

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  June 24, 2016

  holes or damage in the plastic walls and/or roof material and use clean planting material and plants. b. Scouting and monitoring Deploy PHERODIS pheromones [...] of cut flowers and fruits. Management a. Cultural control Ensure good sanitation of the greenhouse and its environs. Remove any weeds and plant debris that [...] constraint to food, fiber and horticultural crop production systems. Depending on the species, they chew irregular holes in plant leaves and flowers or entirely

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  standard practice dressed with a fungicide and an insecticide to prevent diseases and insects respectively. A novel and growing practice is the further dressing [...] current dry and hot conditions in the country will continue to prevail. As a result, the long rains growing season that usually starts in March and ends in [...] a nutrient intensive and requires adequate supplies of all nutrients for all growth stages. Fertile, well drained, well aerated and good textured soil is

• Koppert Kenya partners with Karura Forest for biological control in the urban forest

  April 5, 2016

  roots or stem and disrupt uptake of water and nutrients from the soil. This may lead to reduced yield, wilting, yellowing, leaf fall, stunting and even death [...] fungi such as Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium and improves plant strength, allowing plants to grow more healthily and uniformly. “Loss of the fertile top [...] attack from pathogens and promotes healthy root development, leading to improved uptake of water and nutrients. This results in stronger and healthier trees