• Why Panoramix is Best for Your Seeds

  February 8, 2019

  Why Panoramix is Best for Your Seeds Koppert’s product, Panoramix , continues to perform very well in different regions of Kenya. This seed dressing product for use in cereals is based on beneficial microorganisms that promote plant growth. Panoramix is applied directly to the seeds before planting. To obtain the best results, the seeds should be sown immediately after treatment. The unique liquid formulation makes it easy to apply and guarantees

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 4, 2019

  Biological control involves the management of plant pests and diseases using other organisms. The concept relies on an active human management role to achieve this and is an important component of integrated pest management (IPM) programs. There are three basic strategies for biological pest control . The first, which is referred to as classical, is where a natural enemy of a pest is introduced into the environment to achieve area-wide control.

• Panoramix -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals

  December 6, 2018

  Panoramix -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals November marks the end of the 2018 cereals’ growing season for maize and wheat crops. There was something different about this season 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 major staple foods in the country, many farmers grow them either for subsistence or as a commercial activity.

• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  NoPath Botrytis Botrytis cinerea Downy mildew of rose Peronospora sparsa One major headache that flower growers face is the infection of their crops with two important diseases, Downy mildew and Botrytis . These adversely affect the production output and quality of flowers especially roses. With exporters facing stringent measures on pesticide residues and the market leaning towards sustainable growing practices, growers are required to do much

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  October 12, 2018

  NoPath The introduction of NoPath into the Kenyan market in a colorful launch event and seminar on resilient growing, was welcomed with great interest and excitement from flower growers. The attendees comprised of growers who majorly focus on roses, cuttings, carnations, herbs, et cetera. The same event was held in 3 regions namely, Nairobi, Nanyuki and Naivasha respectively. The series of events were intended to officially introduce NoPath, a

• Koppert Present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International Conference 2018, Nairobi

  October 12, 2018

  The inaugural Biocontrol Africa and the 16 th NewAG conference and exhibition kicked off in Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya in week 12. The Biocontrol conference took place on the 19 th and 20 th March, attracting close to 300 delegates from Africa and beyond. This included representation from Koppert BV, Koppert South Africa, Koppert Kenya and our strategic partners from India. The aim of the conference was to bring together biological companies to

• Are you getting value for your money?

  October 11, 2018

  Trianum-P Trichoderma harzianum T-22 For every flower stem that gets to the market a lot has happened behind the scenes. This includes proper feeding, crop protection and general agronomic practices. Every flower grower strives to increase their output in terms of volume and quality. Indeed, a flower is not just a flower, but different market aspects determine its quality. Stem length, head size and vase life are some of the aspects to name but a

• Koppert Kenya launches Panoramix

  October 11, 2018

  On September 21 st 2017, Koppert Kenya officially launched Panoramix in an exciting 2-hour event. The launch was held in Eldoret, a region also known as “the food basket” of Kenya, during the Eldoret Agribusiness Fair at the University of Eldoret. The September occasion enjoyed the support of key stakeholders comprising of the medium and large-scale farmers, input distributors, officials from both private and public institutions, central and

• Koppert Celebrates Golden Jubilee

  October 11, 2018

  The story of Koppert Biological Systems takes us back to the sixties when cucumber grower, Jan Koppert, just like any other grower experienced a great deal of setbacks with pests in his crop. Together with his son, Peter, he set out to find a natural solution to protect his crop and experimented with the deployment of predatory mites against a spider mite infestation. It proved to be a successful solution that led to the foundation of the company.

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 11, 2018

  Horiver Wetstick One of the most common and destructive pests in greenhouse growing of ornamentals , particularly roses, is thrips . Prevention is possibly the best way to manage this pest. Blue sticky traps are one of the most important tools commonly used for monitoring and controlling adult thrips. While most greenhouse growers know of their existence, some go wrong by assuming that all sticky traps in the market are identical. Effective