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

  April 5, 2016

  inhibiting the growth of fungal diseases. The fungus can protect the trees by establishing itself on the root zone of the trees, forming a physical barrier [...] caused by a species of Armillaria is one of the most serious diseases of fruit and forest trees. These harmful pathogens cause diseases of the roots or [...] quarters of the world’s biodiversity is hosted in forests. With increasing awareness of the need to preserve the numerous and fundamental functions of trees

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  identified from the violet and brown patches on the leaves. The leaves later turn yellow and fall off. On the underside of the leaves, you often see a greyish [...] described by the disease triangle below: Figure 1: The disease triangle The nexus of the three elements (Susceptible host, Conducive environment, and the Pathogen) [...] indicates exactly what the fungus looks like grey powder on leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills

• Koppert participates in the 2023 GLOBAL G.A.P. Tour stop event in Kenya

  March 29, 2023

  On the 28 th to 30 th of March, Koppert Kenya Exhibited at the GLOBAL G.A.P tour in Nairobi. GLOBAL G.A.P, an internationally recognized certification [...] affecting the trade in fresh produce in both local and global markets such as changing pesticides regimes, implications of the lifting of the GMO ban on [...] standards for the benefit of producers and exporters and financing solutions. Koppert Experts from both the Horti and Agri sectors participated in the exhibition

• Downy mildew of rose

  brown. On the underside of the leaf fluffy growth appears which is first white and later turns grey-brown. This is, in fact, the sporulation of the pathogens [...] Inside the plant, the pathogens produce haustoria, small organs with which the pathogen can take up nutrients from the living plant cells. The pathogens [...] For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 °C. The closer the temperature is to these 15 °C , the shorter the leaf wetness period that

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  September 6, 2016

  is very pleased with the performance of the crop and attributes it to better feeding of the due to the improved root system and lack of stress from soil [...] average of 350kg per 50 meter bed compared to the previous average of 150Kg before application of Trianum. With such clear benefits of the product, the farm [...] plant starts with a healthy root system Peter Njaramba is the production manager at Kitengela Farm. On the advice of a regional Koppert consultant, he

• Panoramix -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals

  December 6, 2018

  though. This is a period where many farmers across Kenya adopted the use of a new and innovative seed dressing product -Panoramix. With the two crops being [...] September 2017, the company launched Panoramix to the Kenyan market at a colourful event in Eldoret. The product is based on a consortium of beneficial m [...] We sampled a few of them, and this is what they had to say: ‘’Panoramix was a new product for me so I decided to give it a try in a portion of my farm. Through

• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  June 23, 2016

  present as imminent danger for a flower grower as the presence of thrips in the crop. Thrips are still a major pest in a many greenhouse crops in Kenya [...] on the leaf surface. This causes silver-grey spots on the leaves where the plant cells have been destroyed and reduces the production potential of the [...] Why mass trapping works With every adult thrips that is trapped, you dramatically reduce the chances of future generations of thrips from damaging your

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  September 6, 2016

  from all over the world and winning the Rhino Charge is an enviable feat. In pursuit of this goal, Eddy Verbeek of Florensis Kenya Ltd (a client of Koppert) [...] not familiar with this event, the Charge is unique in that the exact course of the competition is kept secret until the night before the event. Each team [...] has earned the legacy of being the toughest off-road contest on the continent and probably beyond. The allure of this grueling event attracts entrants from

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

  December 6, 2023

  just a livelihood but a practice that respects the environment and ensures food security in the face of climate change. Empowering the Future of Kenyan [...] understand the importance of the delicate balance of nature and the importance of sustainable agricultural practices. As these young farmers take the reins [...] the Ministry of Agriculture in the 4K Clubs Project, a transformative initiative aimed at empowering the next generation of farmers. The Koppert - 4K Club

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  like the red spider mite. The promising future of organic agriculture For Lukas Locher, the experiences gained from using beneficial insects mark a significant [...] advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic agriculture, providing a sustainable [...] in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific focus on