• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  biological control of pests and diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The [...] close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number of [...] nematodes and entomopathogenic fungi, among others, in order to ensure sustainable production that allows them to continue accessing export markets where entry

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection [...] will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest [...] need for traditional chemical methods. "In collaboration with Koppert, I see opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  chance of being resistant to the chemical. The most resistance occurs in crops cultivated in a monoculture where crops are grown in large numbers with a high [...] changes in their DNA. For example, when chemical-resistant pests breed, they pass their genetic makeup to their offspring, and their offspring in turn have [...] actively seek them out in difficult-to-reach places. Each time a grower uses a different mode of action, the pest must develop a new way to counter the biocontrol

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 20, 2024

  speed in your crop, but there’s no need to worry! Biological control is at the rescue. Koppert offers several biological solutions that you can use to Combat [...] is 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 [...] capabilities. Due to their population development, predatory mites not only reduce existing pest populations but also act as a deterrent to future infestations

• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  level of control of Downy mildew and Botrytis in our rose crop. In addition, NoPath is quite 'friendly' to the crop because I never experience any stress [...] practices, growers are required to do much more than their usual practice. Downy mildew manifests itself on the leaves in yellow, green or white patches [...] massive losses in the production of roses, if not properly managed. At the beginning of 2018, Koppert launched and introduced NoPath to the Kenyan market

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

  April 5, 2016

  control in the urban forest Koppert Kenya has collaborated with Karura Forest in ongoing trials to test the efficacy of using biological control to manage [...] we face in agriculture. For us to mitigate these challenges, planting trees is the best solution. Therefore, we have to do everything possible to ensure [...] the mandates of the foresters at Karura Forest is to encourage people to plant trees in order for Kenya to achieve 10% forest cover by 2030 as required by

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

  February 28, 2024

  al technologies have not yet led to the desired improvement in food security, job creation, and rural livelihoods in Eastern Africa, and have barely reached [...] information to develop their businesses, on the support side universities and research centers lack the capacity to transfer knowledge to end-users. P [...] that they need to make informed decisions. Hence, there is a need to facilitate and broker multi-stakeholder partnerships among these groups to foster the

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

  October 5, 2023

  demonstrations to showcase the proper use of the solutions to ensure maximum efficacy. All the farmers in attendance got product samples to take back to their farms [...] county government is willing to work with farmers in these groups to help them adhere to these stringent standards and open up new opportunities for their [...] enforced measures to ensure all mango farmers employed the recommended measures of fruit fly control to avoid infestation from farm to farm. The Embu county

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

  October 17, 2024

  the next ten years—an ambitious initiative in the fight against climate change. Koppert is proud to contribute to this vision, knowing that our efforts today [...] of climate change. By introducing them to cutting-edge solutions, we hope to inspire the younger generation to view agriculture as an exciting and rewarding [...] initiative at Purko Sheep Ranch, marking a significant moment in our ongoing efforts to protect the environment and support local communities. This event

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

  April 2, 2019

  safe to the roots and contributes to the general growth of the crop by increasing tolerance to abiotic stress. NoPath offers unique flexibility in the choice [...] management strategy to reduce incidences of Downy mildew and Botrytis in roses. NoPath has a unique mode of action that benefits the crop in numerous ways, [...] have used NoPath even in incidences of disease outbreak, have observed quick recovery of affected areas of the crop. In addition to its outstanding effectiveness