• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  specific focus on addressing issues like the red spider mite. The promising future of organic agriculture For Lukas Locher, the experiences gained from using [...] insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic [...] However, amidst the challenges, there have been significant successes. Lukas recognizes the need for resilience and innovation in the face of change,

• Cultivating Innovation and Sustainability: Koppert's Impact in the AIRTEA Project

  February 27, 2024

  smallholder farming. From the inception of the project, Koppert seamlessly integrated into the fabric of the initiative, playing a multifaceted role that [...] practices. As a key partner in the project, Koppert assumed a vital role, delivering climate-smart agricultural solutions and championing the cause of resilient [...] transformation. While on the production side, small farmers lack information on innovation, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) lack the capacity and

• Tackling the Puzzle of Downy Mildew & Botrytis Management in Roses

  April 1, 2019

  To the typical farmer, the onset of rains signifies a new crop season, while for the rose grower, seasonality is primarily market-driven. Rainfall is also [...] and safe to both the crop and the environment. One such product is NoPath from Koppert, which is based on plant essential oils. It is highly recommended [...] replenish the much-required water sources like rivers, lakes and other reservoirs. Despite the good fortunes that come with the rains, the season is also

• Empowering Mango Farmers in Embu: A Day of Sustainable Solutions

  October 5, 2023

  their farms from the training, courtesy of the Netherlands embassy, a move that was highly appreciated by the county government and the farmers themselves [...] partnership with the Netherlands Embassy, the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), and the Embu County Government hosted a unique capacity-building [...] capacity-building event - A Mango Farmers Training held on the 4th of October 2023. This event was geared towards empowering the mango farmers by offering knowledge

• Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips!

  October 8, 2025

  adsorbed on soil particles and cannot move. Easy to use Beneficial nematodes offer a broad spectrum biocontrol solution. Capirel is sprayed on crops using [...] contains the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae , widely used for the control of various insect pests such as thrips . For growers, one of the main [...] spraying or irrigations systems in the same way that conventional pesticides are introduced, making them easy to use. In this way, they can replace conventional

• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  January 8, 2026

  crop in a more natural manner. As a result, the input of chemical pesticides and fertilizers can be kept to a minimum. Part of the NatuGro system is a series [...] Harrison, the NatuGro system aligned perfectly with the farm’s philosophy: “NatuGro rejuvenates the soil so that the soil can rejuvenate the crop. It’s a holistic [...] NatuGro program was introduced, the timing was perfect. The farm needed: • A way to rejuvenate aging crops • A solution to restore soil balance (biological

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  June 23, 2025

  Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory [...] lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies on market data, such as [...] with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition to planting the banker

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

  October 11, 2018

  inhibiting the growth of fungal diseases. The fungus can protect the trees by establishing itself on the root zone of the trees, forming a physical barrier [...] seedlings at the nurseries in Karura Forest with Trianum as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Trianum is a beneficial fungi based on the Trichoderma [...] This has been undertaken at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) nurseries in Kiambu County. The collaboration is a natural extension to Koppert

• Citrus mealybug

  search for a new feeding place and are capable of moving a reasonable distance over the plant. The male nymph attaches itself to the plant, whereas the females [...] harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars

• Spider mites and other mites

  n of the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth [...] laid on the underside of leaves or on other parts of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days [...] of the leaves. False spider mite damage False spider mites, also known as flat mites, can cause a range of damage, depending on the species and the host