• 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

• 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

• 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 [...] working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to

• 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

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• Beneficial microorganisms

  grow. Eventually, it produces more spores, which can be released into the environment to infect other pests. Advantages of microorganisms in agriculture No [...] What are beneficial microorganisms? Beneficial microorganisms, also known as beneficial microbes, are microorganisms that provide positive effects to their [...] biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful pests

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity [...] as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for [...] quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market and the production costs

• Biological seed treatment

  seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial ingredients are available to the seed when it requires [...] like drought-, salinity stress, and improve the uptake of plant nutrients. What is biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment consists of active [...] plant nutrients in the root system and increases nutrient uptake; The enhanced root and shoot growth means that the early growth rate is optimized and that

• Crop Protection

  growth and reliable harvests. It is essential in agriculture and horticulture for achieving healthy, high-yielding crops. At Koppert, we provide biological [...] growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, promoting safer working conditions and healthier food products. What is biological crop protection [...] Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth