Empowering Mango Farmers in Embu: A Day of Sustainable Solutions

Mango farming in Embu County, Kenya, has been a viable economic venture for the local community, providing delicious fruits to both local markets and international consumers. However, like any agricultural endeavor, mango farming faces its own set of challenges, including pests, diseases, and the changing market dynamics and restrictions. Farmers who are pursuing international markets must be adaptable to ensure that they still meet the export

This is how beneficial nematodes move

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

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 standard for farm production, in partnership with Rootooba, a Kenyan, agriculturally-based technical support held its second tour stop conference in Kenya. The event was aimed at giving producers, retailers, Agri-input suppliers, and other agriculture stakeholders a platform to understand why it is

New packaging for Koppert’s beneficial insects and predatory mites

Designed with growers in mind

Introducing our new product branding After introducing our new corporate branding in January 2022, it's time for the next phase. Over the coming months, we will be introducing our new product branding and packaging. Starting with our beneficial insects and predatory mites , and followed by additional product ranges each month. The new product branding is more than a refresh. We've developed a recognisable look-and-feel across the entire product

Top diseases in roses - Powdery Mildew

Just like humans, a rose crop can also be felled by numerous diseases. Which ones strike depends heavily on the circumstances. But every grower must have something in their bag of tricks to defend against fungal diseases such as Powdery mildew Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that is caused by many different genera of fungi such as Erysiphe, Podosphaera, Oïdium, Leveillula . The main culprit in roses is Sphaerotheca pannosa . This fungus penetrates

Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality

Introducing a new design for Koppert products After introducing our new brand identity in January 2022, Koppert is entering the next phase. We proudly present our new product branding. Each product will have its own premium look and feel but, at the same time, remain recognizable as a Koppert product. Over the coming year, we will redesign our complete product portfolio, starting with our beneficial insects and predatory mites . René Ruiter, Chief

Biological control of whitefly - Amblyseius swirskii

Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

Want to control Thrips effectively? Koppert offers a new solution! Thrips , specifically western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops including ornamental crops. Unlike in the past when thrips occurred seasonally, the pest is increasingly becoming an all-year-round pest. Thrips cause damage to plants by pricking cells on the surface of leaves and flowers and sucking them

Life cycle of whitefly