• Koppert Present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International Conference 2018, Nairobi

  April 26, 2018

  Koppert in its endeavours. The highlight of the dinner event, was the signing of the CABI and Koppert Agreement on IPM training of plant doctors in Kenya [...] inaugural Biocontrol Africa and the 16 th NewAG conference and exhibition kicked off in Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya in week 12. The Biocontrol conference [...] affairs and experiences on biocontrol from around the globe. Some key sessions included bioinsectides and biocontrol of invasive plants and diseases.

• Panoramix -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals

  December 6, 2018

  farmer in Narok. Peter, who was initially sceptical, used Panoramix in 100 acres out of his 600-acre piece of land. Nicholas Kibet first heard of Panoramix [...] potential to positively impact on food security in Kenya and the region. This will of course not take place overnight. It will happen step by step as more farmers [...] encounter a myriad of challenges ranging from pests and diseases to erratic weather, resulting in low productivity. Agricultural experts and stakeholders alike

• Crop Protection

  protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable [...] referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach to managing pests and diseases in agriculture. Instead of relying on synthetic chemicals, beneficial [...] wide range of approaches, including the use of beneficial insects, predatory mites , beneficial nematodes , and microorganisms like bacteria and fungi. Biocontrol

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

  December 6, 2023

  harsh reality of climate change, which directly impacts agricultural production in Kenya. Most of the farming in Kenya is carried out by smallholder farmers [...] nurturing a generation of informed and responsible farmers who understand the importance of the delicate balance of nature and the importance of sustainable ag [...] management of crop, livestock, and aquaculture enterprises, Agri-nutrition to promote healthy living and the production of nutritional foods in safe environments

• 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 [...] exciting and rewarding field, full of innovation and opportunity." Looking Forward Our partnership with Freshcrop marks an exciting step forward in our shared [...] next generation, and creating long-lasting environmental solutions that will benefit both people and the planet. Trees Matter— For Now and the Future On 10

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  adults and nymphs are voracious predators, capable of feeding on various pest species. With its effectiveness in pest control and minimal impact on non-target [...] to damage. In tomato there may be fruit deformations during setting, and in gerbera, misshapen flowers may appear. The use of this bug in gerbera is therefore [...] recommended, and care should be taken in cherry tomato crops. Life cycle of Macrolophus pygmaeus The life cycle of Macrolophus pygmaeus consists of an egg stage

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole [...] cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly larvae under control ‘I [...] developments in technology have gradually shifted my focus in terms of plant protection to biological methods. That’s why I now use fewer and fewer chemicals

• Early blight

  stage in all Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause primary infection of the [...] three days later and sporulation within five days. Infection is both direct and through wounds and stomata. Spores are dispersed by wind and in some species [...] early blight of potato and early blight of tomato, which presents itself as spots on leaves, petals and stems. These spots can be distinguished by the dark

• Angular leaf spot

  appearance of Angular leaf spot Xanthomonas fragariae overwinters in plants and dead leaves, that become the primary source of infection in the spring. The bacteria [...] also introduced in a crop in new transplants. This bacterium is very resistant to desiccation and can survive well in dry leaves or leaves in the soil, but [...] are dispersed by rain, irrigation water or handling of the plants. Infection of the plants happens both passively and actively. Infection and disease development

• Phytophthora blight

  tomato, potato blight and late / early blight of potato. Damage symptoms Phytophthora causes root rot, seedling damping off and rot of stems, bulbs, tubers [...] a period of mass starvation caused by this disease which ravaged potato crops throughout Europe during the 1840s. Life cycle and appearance of Phytophthora [...] optimal for crop growth. Phytophthora overwinters in roots, infected tubers and bulbs or in the soil in different stages: as oospores (sexual overwintering