• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  November 15, 2016

  (ARF). Tomato is the second most important vegetable crop in terms of production and value. However, for the past few years farmers of this crop have been [...] implementation. The first year of this project is complete. The objectives for this first phase were to establish and document the current status of Tuta absoluta [...] tomato production: Tuta absoluta and the Fusarium wilt -nematode complex. The three-year project was launched in 2015 and is funded by NWO-WOTRO Applied

• Downy mildew of rose

  is first white and later turns grey-brown. This is, in fact, the sporulation of the pathogens extruding from the stomata. In lettuce, the foot is infected [...] infection and sporulation is relatively low, in general between 10 and 20 °C. Late in the season new overwintering oospores are produced and buried in the soil [...] first and this causes the plant to fall over. In cabbage the stem is also infected in severe epidemics. In blackberry, red stripes may occur on the stems

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

  December 6, 2023

  nurturing a generation of informed and responsible farmers who understand the importance of the delicate balance of nature and the importance of sustainable ag [...] respects the environment and ensures food security in the face of climate change. Empowering the Future of Kenyan Agriculture Our partnership with the 4K Clubs [...] promises to shape the future of agriculture in Kenya. This year, Koppert Kenya has joined hands with the Ministry of Agriculture in the 4K Clubs Project

• Spider mites and other mites

  wilting, and necrosis. Life cycle of mites The life cycle of mites typically consists of four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. The duration of their [...] temperature, humidity, and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying [...] laying eggs. The eggs are usually spherical and laid on the underside of leaves or on other parts of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female

• Koppert Kenya present at International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX) 2016 in Nairobi

  May 18, 2016

  media accounts. Please join the conversation and engage us as we contribute to the better health of the people and the planet, in partnership with nature. [...] The fifth anniversary edition of the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) will be held in Nairobi-Kenya from Wednesday the 8th to Friday the 10th of [...] disease management in Roses! Conversations and interactions about the show, what to expect and other key highlights on current issues in the industry are happening

• Panoramix -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals

  December 6, 2018

  try in a portion of my farm. Through the growing season, the crop under Panoramix was always the best and I would admire it every time I visited the farm [...] 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 [...] left behind in this endeavour. In September 2017, the company launched Panoramix to the Kenyan market at a colourful event in Eldoret. The product is based

• How Trianum Helps Rose Growers Defeat Crown Gall and Maximize Crop Performance

  May 7, 2025

  general increase in the stem length profile, specifically in stem lengths 50-59cm (0.4%), 60-69cm (0.3%) and 70-79cm (0.1%) in the TRIANUM treated rose crop [...] ally and playing roles in the control process. The relative contribution of each factor will depend on the kind of pathogen present, the ratio of pathogens [...] formation and deeper rooting. These findings point out the role of TRIANUM in optimizing the uptake of mineral fertilizers, especially in crops grown in soil

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  outside of the seed coat and cause primary infection. The conidia germinate and infect through the stomata or directly through the cuticle. On the lesions, pycnidia [...] border. The first infection is often on the primary leaves. The fungus is seed borne and thus also causes post- and pre-emergence damping off and dwarfing [...] areas. Life cycle and appearance of Pea blight, leaf and pod spot Ascochyta pisi hardly survives in the soil or on crop residues because of its poor saprophytic

• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  January 8, 2026

  use of NatuGro. Additionally, the trials showed positive changes in stem length profile in all length categories, which is a positive improvement in yield [...] season evaluation. During the trial, Harrison and his team tracked clear, quantifiable parameters, both in the crop and the soil, with crop performance [...] performance even in older age brackets. The NatuGro system was rolled out on the entire farm and has been protecting and rejuvenating the soils at Equinox

• The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae).

  March 27, 2025

  damage: The Hass variety is known to be the most susceptible to this pest, and that is not great news because Hass represents the larger percentage of the [...] avocado in Kenya. 1. Feeding Damage: Circular chlorotic spots along midribs and veins on the undersides of leaves are initially observed. The spots turn [...] far Koppert is at the forefront of research, running successful field trials in Nakuru County . In collaboration with local farmers and agronomists, these