• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  market. This is a product based on essential plant oils that is used for the management of fungal and bacterial diseases in various crops. It has preventive [...] eradicative effects and is safe for humans and the environment. With a wide spectrum anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties, it is used to reduce microbial [...] and basil. The product is also effective in the control of rust on beans and carnation, as well as early blight on tomatoes. In crops that are propagated

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will [...] increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic [...] complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant

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

  February 28, 2024

  the fields; it ensured the widespread availability of its climate-smart solutions by strategically placing products within key distributors in project locations [...] es have not yet led to the desired improvement in food security, job creation, and rural livelihoods in Eastern Africa, and have barely reached the ma [...] and agribusiness-oriented approach, it promoted the institutionalization of IPs and multi-stakeholder engagement in three neighboring countries (Kenya,

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

  October 5, 2023

  effort to explore sustainable farming practices. In an exciting recent development, Koppert Kenya, in partnership with the Netherlands Embassy, the Kenya [...] market standards and quality requirements is essential. Experts from KEPHIS provided insights on the requirements put in place by export market destination countries [...] infestation from farm to farm. The Embu county government is willing to work with farmers in these groups to help them adhere to these stringent standards

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

  May 18, 2016

  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 [...] disease management in Roses! Conversations and interactions about the show, what to expect and other key highlights on current issues in the industry are [...] 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

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

  April 2, 2019

  crop and the environment. One such product is NoPath from Koppert, which is based on plant essential oils. It is highly recommended for an integrated crop [...] 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 [...] new crop season, while for the rose grower, seasonality is primarily market-driven. Rainfall is also necessary to replenish the much-required water sources

• Nurturing Young Minds: Koppert's Partnership with 4K Clubs in Kenya

  December 6, 2023

  initiative is the harsh reality of climate change, which directly impacts agricultural production in Kenya. Most of the farming in Kenya is carried out [...] A visionary partnership is taking root, one that promises to shape the future of agriculture in Kenya. This year, Koppert Kenya has joined hands with the [...] concept of sustainable agriculture, our partnership is sowing the seeds for a future where farming is not just a livelihood but a practice that respects

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

  April 5, 2016

  diseases in tree seedlings. This has been undertaken at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) nurseries in Kiambu County. The collaboration is a natural [...] result in 50-80% loss of seedlings” said Mr. Fredrick Mutisya, Assistant Forester at Karura Forest. Karura Forest station is an urban forest in Nairobi [...] Forest is to encourage people to plant trees in order for Kenya to achieve 10% forest cover by 2030 as required by the United Nations. This is important

• Faba bean

  pea family Fabaceae . The name ‘broad bean’ is commonly used in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia and usually applied to large-seeded varieties [...] are cultivated for consumption. The Vicia faba grows some 0.5–1.8 m tall and is a firm plant with sturdy stems of a square cross-section. The broad beans

• Tomato russet mite

  plants. Aculops lycopersici was detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant [...] Vasates destructor and Phyllocoptes destructor in older publications) belongs to the family Eriophyidae. It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) [...] turn a rusty brown colour, and in serious cases they may snap. The fruit can also be affected, and when this happens in tomatoes, the skin becomes coarse