• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 19, 2024

  a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly. 1. Predatory mites Predatory mites are known to control a variety of pests including spider [...] te , Limonica , Montdo-Mite, Thripex , Macro-Mite ), capable of tackling a wide array of pests. They actively seek out their prey when introduced into [...] RollerTrap Application for effective Mass trapping of various flying pests Whitefly infestation can increase at lightning speed in your crop, but there’s

• Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow

  October 17, 2024

  vital to our ecosystem from absorption of carbon dioxide, oxygen production, prevention of soil erosion, and promotion of biodiversity. For Koppert, however [...] health and promote strong, resilient plant growth. Panoramix-GR is part of our suite of climate-smart technologies, aimed at boosting plant vitality while enriching [...] conversations sparked curiosity and a lot of questions about how modern farming techniques can help mitigate the challenges of climate change. By introducing them

• Top diseases in roses - Powdery Mildew

  February 17, 2023

  and takes up nutrients from the epidermal layer of plant cells. Most of the fungus remains on the outside of the plant surface. On the mycelium on the plant [...] bag of tricks to defend against fungal diseases such as Powdery mildew Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that is caused by many different genera of fungi [...] conidiophores are the fluffy fungal growth so typical of powdery mildew. Conidia are the main means of dispersal. They are dispersed by wind, as are the

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  spot, they remain there for the rest of their larval development. The fourth larval instar, when the red eyes of the adult whitefly become visible, is [...] Bemisia tabaci. In outdoor crops whiteflies cause significant damage, variety of crops such as tomato, cabbage, potato and citrus. Life Cycle Adult females [...] up to 200 eggs, usually laying them on new plant growth on the undersides of leaves. Whiteflies undergo six distinct developmental stages: egg, first,

• Eastern Orchards’ Success With Koppert’s Sustainable Avocado Farming Solutions

  February 5, 2025

  y. From Pest Control to Soil Regeneration: The Power of Panoramix-GR Encouraged by the success of Koppert’s Fruifly lures, Eastern Orchards sought further [...] Sustainable farming is at the heart of modern agriculture, and Eastern Orchards is a reputable farm leading the way. This 52-hectare avocado farm established [...] in Koppert. Effective and Sustainable Pest Control with Koppert Lures One of the biggest challenges for avocado farmers is managing fruitfly, a notorious

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

  October 11, 2018

  diseases because of their tender tissues. Root and butt rot caused by a species of Armillaria is one of the most serious diseases of fruit and forest trees [...] more healthily and uniformly. “Loss of the fertile top layer of soil due to erosion and expanding rangelands are some of the challenges that we face in a [...] quarters of the world’s biodiversity is hosted in forests. With increasing awareness of the need to preserve the numerous and fundamental functions of trees

• Are you getting value for your money?

  October 11, 2018

  example of tools for biological control. Trianum, is one such example of a product based on a beneficial fungus -the unique T-22 hybrid strain of Trichoderma [...] benefits that accrue following the use of Trianum in flowers include increased production in terms of number of stems, as well as improved quality parameters [...] and shoot level. By facilitating the absorption of nutrients, it enables the plant to make better use of the nutrients present in the growing media. The

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  October 11, 2018

  soil life The survival of beneficial soil organisms and those of crops is intrinsically tied together. Koppert is at the forefront of a growing movement to [...] survival of all species. So much so that the 68th UN General Assembly declared 2015 the International Year of Soils (IYS). To echo the words of José Graziano [...] Trianum also possesses the unique ability of strengthening the roots of numerous crops thus improving the uptake of water and nutrients by the plant. Upon

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  October 11, 2018

  an average of 350kg per 50 meter bed compared to the previous average of 150Kg before application of Trianum. With such clear benefits of the product [...] 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 from soil pathogens [...] farmer who practices good land management can produce 14-17 tonnes of onions from a hectare of land. Depending on prevailing market prices, this translates to

• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  October 11, 2018

  second most important vegetable crop in terms of production and value. However, for the past few years farmers of this crop have been facing serious challenges [...] pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host of sustainable and reliable pest control [...] second most important vegetable crop in terms of production and value. However, for the past few years farmers of this crop have been facing serious challenges