Tackling Tuta absoluta: Koppert proposes IPM

Thousands of tomato farmers in Kenya suffered extreme losses in the last two years after a devastating pest infested and destroyed their precious crop [...] crop. Measuring a mere 7mm, this invasive pest - Tuta absoluta commonly known as the Tomato leaf miner is considered a serious threat to tomato production [...] absoluta can destroy an entire tomato farm, whether in the open field or in a greenhouse, if effective control measures are not employed. It is against this backdrop

Looking for industry training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification

One of the first steps any client in need of professional training should take before enrolling for any training sessions is to verify whether or not the [...] training company is accredited with a recognized accrediting agency. Accreditation serves as an assurance mechanism for the delivery of quality service [...] Industrial Training Authority (NITA) is a semi-autonomous government agency which perpetuates industrial training in Kenya. NITA was established under the

A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

Organization of the United Nations (FAO) establishes that one tablespoon of healthy soil contains more living organisms than the entire human population on Earth [...] However, the most disappointing fact is that 33% of our soils which contain more than a quarter of our planet’s biodiversity is degraded. Leading experts assert [...] resource is under serious threat and we are bound to lose our fertile soils if we do not prioritize sustainable soil management NOW. The basis of healthy

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

control in the urban forest Koppert Kenya has collaborated with Karura Forest in ongoing trials to test the efficacy of using biological control to manage [...] diseases in tree seedlings. This has been undertaken at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) nurseries in Kiambu County. The collaboration is a natural [...] natural extension to Koppert Kenya’s commitment to sustainability and making agriculture healthier and safer. “Karura Forest faces several challenges. One

Partners with Nature

Contributing to the better health of the people and the planet, in partnership with nature That is the one reason the Koppert team wakes up excited every [...] every day as look forward to interact with our growers. No matter what part of the world we operate, this goal remains the same. This clarity of mission [...] crystallized in October in 2014, after almost 50 years of Koppert’s dedication to the production and development of natural enemies to control the most

Koppert Invests in Latia Training Centre!

pride in being a “knowledge company”. Our strength stems from the ability to turn knowledge into practical applications that offer solutions to prevailing [...] challenges in agriculture. Sharing this knowledge through as many avenues, and to as wide an audience as possible, is therefore a key goal. It is for this [...] reason that the company recently invested in Latia Agribusiness Solutions (LAS). Latia Agribusiness Solutions is a company that supports farmers through training

Biological control of black vine weevil - Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

Biological control of whitefly - Macrolophus pygmaeus

Biological control of leaf miner - Diglyphus isaea

Biological control of mealybugs - Anagyrus pseudococci