• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 16, 2016

  One of the most common and destructive pests in greenhouse growing of ornamentals , particularly roses, is thrips . Prevention is possibly the best way [...] way to manage this pest. Blue sticky traps are one of the most important tools commonly used for monitoring and controlling adult thrips. While most greenhouse [...] greenhouse growers know of their existence, some go wrong by assuming that all sticky traps in the market are identical. Effective thrips control starts with

• Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

  October 16, 2016

  Kenya was established with the objective to consistently deliver reliable systems, based on top quality products to local growers and help them improve their [...] their crop protection systems. Our guiding mission at the time was: “to be the most preferred partner in developing and marketing pollination systems and [...] crops, by being a reliable provider of innovative, effective and top-quality solutions” . We set off to understand our clients’ needs in order to better

• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  November 15, 2016

  In an ongoing research project, a team of scientists from Koppert Kenya, Kenyatta University and Koppert BV are collaborating to develop sustainable solutions [...] solutions to combat two threats facing tomato production: Tuta absoluta and the Fusarium wilt -nematode complex. The three-year project was launched in 2015 [...] 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,

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  September 6, 2016

  has the potential to be a highly profitable venture. Unfortunately, many farmers are yet to realize this. According to a local expert, a farmer who practices [...] produce 14-17 tonnes of onions from a hectare of land. Depending on prevailing market prices, this translates to handsome financial returns. This is exactly [...] owners of Kitengela Farm were striving towards when they began operations. The company was founded in 2015 and mainly grows bulb onions. It is strategically

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  September 6, 2016

  edition lived up to its reputation -to be an exciting test of mettle. Founded in 1989, the annual off-road motorsport competition seeks to mobilize motorsport [...] motorsport enthusiasts to raise funds to support the conservation efforts of Rhino Ark- a Kenyan charitable trust. The organization is engaged in various crucial [...] towards protecting Kenya’s watersheds. What began simply as an opportunity to raise funds to save the declining rhino population in Aberdares National Park

• Koppert Kenya lightens up IFTEX 2016

  June 27, 2016

  attended the 5th edition of the International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX 2016) in Nairobi, Kenya. Flower buyers from all over the world had come to find [...] with some of the finest flower growers in the region. This year’s edition of the annual show stood out as one of the best since it began in 2011. There [...] almost all flower growers in Kenya were well represented. Naturally, the exhibition also attracted a good number of suppliers to the flower industry who

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  June 24, 2016

  In recent times, growers have experienced sustained infestation of their crop by caterpillars of various species. This has led to significant losses to [...] insect pests.This has become a growing concern among growers especially in the flower industry, hence a need to highlight some of its management practices. Damage [...] Caterpillars are the larval stage of a butterfly or moth. Characteristically, they have biting mouthparts, and a large number of them are important crop pests

• Koppert Kenya sponsors local soccer academy

  June 24, 2016

  At Koppert Kenya, we believe in making a difference through collaboration and partnership to support the well-being of our communities and environment [...] . On April 15th 2016, we collaborated with Ravine Soccer Centre to host a sporting tournament to highlight how hard work, determination and teamwork can [...] can 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

• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  June 23, 2016

  present as imminent danger for a 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 out cells on the leaf surface. This causes silver-grey spots on the leaves where the plant cells have been destroyed and [...] and reduces the production potential of the plant. At high infection levels red spots and brown streaks are visible on the petals. Thrips can also deform

• Koppert Kenya present at International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX) 2016 in Nairobi

  May 18, 2016

  anniversary edition of the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) will be held in Nairobi-Kenya from Wednesday the 8th to Friday the 10th of June 2016. According [...] According to the event organizer -HPP, the exhibition has now reached the top 3 of the world’s biggest specialized international cut flower trade exhibitions [...] exhibitions. It has therefore earned its position as a must-attend event for key global players in the cut-flower industry especially flowers growers in Kenya