• Cottony soft rot

  next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial growth. How to prevent Cottony soft rot Practice dry cultivation/be careful with irrigation [...] soft rot. In the mycelium, big, dark sclerotia are formed. They can easily be seen with the naked eye and look like rat droppings. The symptoms may occur [...] occur on stems but also on leaves, fruits and pods. Root infection often leads to premature wilting and death of plants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony

• Are you getting value for your money?

  September 29, 2017

  pesticides. It is worthwhile to point out that biological control is the cornerstone for IPM, without which it may be difficult to succeed. Beneficial fungi [...] soil types & textures. Crops grown with Trianum have been observed to be more resistant to stress caused by diseases, poor nutrition & harsh weather conditions [...] specific grower’s management practices and efforts to optimize either of the above benefits. For example, some growers use Trianum to get higher production numbers

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  key concern to farmers. Extraneous factors such as weather patterns notwithstanding, it is important for maize farmers to pay attention to all the good [...] nutrients and the remedial steps that need to be undertaken in case of deficiencies. Fertile soil should be well prepared for sowing. The correct tillage [...] a standard practice dressed with a fungicide and an insecticide to prevent diseases and insects respectively. A novel and growing practice is the further

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

  December 6, 2023

  Club collaboration aims to introduce young minds (students) to the world of sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices, setting a remarkable precedent [...] Kusaidia, Kenya," translates to Unite, Act, and Help Kenya. It's a fitting name for a project that aims to introduce young minds to the world of sustainable [...] e and climate-smart agricultural practices under a diverse range of thematic areas to help/ benefit the country’s future. These thematic areas include:

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

  October 5, 2023

  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 [...] 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 [...] markets must be adaptable to ensure that they still meet the export market standards, and this has clearly brought the need for a collective effort to explore

• Koppert Invests in Latia Training Centre!

  September 25, 2018

  pride in being a “knowledge company”. Our strength stems from the ability to turn knowledge into practical applications that offer solutions to prevailing [...] alike are now able to acquire an array of knowledge, technologies and support to enable them achieve their objectives. Koppert brings to Latia over fifty [...] in sustainable agriculture. This knowhow will now be practically demonstrated and disseminated to enable farmers improve food production, quality and

• Early blight

  residues and cause primary infection of the leaves. Survival can be several years, up to eight years for several Alternaria spp. Typically, Alternaria causes [...] specific symptoms. Damage symptoms Alternaria solani causes small green to dark brown spots to occur on leaves. Those spots then turn into dark brown angular lesions [...] of leaves, Alternaria solani can spread to the flowers (especially dangerous in crops for seed production) and to the crown. Sporulation of Alternaria occurs

• Integrated Pest Management

  can also be an effective way to control pests without resorting to chemicals. Mass trapping techniques like Rollertraps or Horiver contribute to control [...] often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and [...] tools are not fully capable to keep pest or disease levels below the economic threshold, chemical intervention might be necessary. IPM advocates for the

• Trichoderma harzianum

  Wettable granules ( Trianum-P ): can be sprayed or added to an irrigation system Micro granules ( Trianum-G ): can be mixed with substrate or applied in [...] the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P to keep a high number of change to maintain a solid barrier around the [...] formation of more root hairs, so that water and nutrients can be absorbed better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop resulting in better yield

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  strategies to add value to your business, with biological solutions as a key success factor. Implementing an IPM strategy helps growers to create an e [...] long-term approach to pest management. There are many benefits on implementing IPM into your crop strategy, from economic efficiency to reduced health risks [...] IPM contributes to long-term economic savings by preventing potential pest infestations before they escalate. IPM's adaptability to diverse environments