• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  maintained a 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 [...] Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops [...] successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned about Koppert's

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference [...] decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  Whether this is just a cyclical pattern or the result of climate change is a subject for a separate debate. The delayed onset of rains is already causing [...] hot conditions in the country will continue to prevail. As a result, the long rains growing season that usually starts in March and ends in May will be delayed [...] are as a standard practice dressed with a fungicide and an insecticide to prevent diseases and insects respectively. A novel and growing practice is the further

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

  February 28, 2024

  project, fostering a transformative journey that intertwines innovation, resilience, and sustainable agricultural practices. As a key partner in the project, [...] information from the field that they need to make informed decisions. Hence, there is a need to facilitate and broker multi-stakeholder partnerships among these [...] and multi-stakeholder engagement in three neighboring countries (Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda) that share a common interest in developing priority value chains

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners of the company [...] practices that respect the environment. ‘Without a doubt it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation,’ says Pedro Militão. The good results

• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  Kenyan 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 [...] 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

• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  November 15, 2016

  project was launched in 2015 and is funded by NWO-WOTRO Applied Research Fund (ARF). Tomato is the second most important vegetable crop in terms of production [...] In an ongoing research project, a team of scientists from Koppert Kenya, Kenyatta University and Koppert BV are collaborating to develop sustainable solutions [...] this insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host of sustainable and reliable pest

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

  April 2, 2019

  the onset of rains signifies a new crop season, while for the rose grower, seasonality is primarily market-driven. Rainfall is also necessary to replenish [...] 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 [...] incidences of Downy mildew and Botrytis in roses. NoPath has a unique mode of action that benefits the crop in numerous ways, which contribute to the holistic

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

  December 6, 2023

  sustainable agriculture, our partnership is sowing the seeds for a future where farming is not just a livelihood but a practice that respects the environment [...] initiative is the harsh reality of climate change, which directly impacts agricultural production in Kenya. Most of the farming in Kenya is carried out [...] ion and knowledge sharing in creating a sustainable future, where the next generation of farmers will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation's

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

  October 17, 2024

  of growth, offering them the resilience they need to thrive in a changing climate Building a Sustainable Legacy This tree-planting event aligns perfectly [...] ambitious initiative in the fight against climate change. Koppert is proud to contribute to this vision, knowing that our efforts today will have a positive impact [...] go hand in hand. Together, we can ensure that the generations to come will inherit a world that’s greener, healthier, and more resilient. A heartfelt