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

  October 6, 2023

  just a livelihood but a practice that respects the environment and ensures food security in the face of climate change. Empowering the Future of Kenyan [...] understand the importance of the delicate balance of nature and the importance of sustainable agricultural practices. As these young farmers take the reins [...] the Ministry of Agriculture in the 4K Clubs Project, a transformative initiative aimed at empowering the next generation of farmers. The Koppert - 4K Club

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  like the red spider mite. The promising future of organic agriculture For Lukas Locher, the experiences gained from using beneficial insects mark a significant [...] advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic agriculture, providing a sustainable [...] in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific focus on

• Healthy Soils, Healthy Crops with Koppert’s Comprehensive Soil Health Program

  September 16, 2024

  discussed in the following 4 ways: Alteration of microbial cell permeability, permitting the loss of macromolecules from the interior of the pathogen cell [...] the use of synthetic chemicals. NoPath Mode of Action 2. Trianum: Fortifying the Root Zone Problems with soil-borne diseases are on the rise, causing severe [...] productive. The soil health program is a three-tiered strategy which includes a combination of innovative solutions designed to create the perfect environment

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil extends [...] management practices. The future of agricultural soil does not solely rest in the hands of governments or growers. Education plays a pivotal role in shaping [...] fortifying the carbon content of soils and ultimately contributing to a more robust soil structure. Our biostimulants, along with several of our Plant

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

  March 27, 2025

  Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy Stop the spread of Botrytis [...] avocado industry is booming, with exports projected to reach a market value of $175 million by 2025 (Source: USDA.gov). However, a new and devastating pest [...] 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

• Eastern Orchards’ Success With Koppert’s Sustainable Avocado Farming Solutions

  February 5, 2025

  Sustainable farming is at the heart of modern agriculture, and Eastern Orchards is a reputable farm leading the way. This 52-hectare avocado farm established [...] and Sustainable Pest Control with Koppert Lures One of the biggest challenges for avocado farmers is managing fruitfly, a notorious pest that significantly [...] quality and export compliance. The fruit fly puncture the fruits skin to lay their eggs. Once hatched, the larvae feed on the fruit flesh, damaging it and

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  fear. You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to [...] them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline [...] controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned about Koppert's natural solutions

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  consumption. The future of biological control in papaya production Koppert has a portfolio of natural solutions to control the main pests that affect the papaya [...] aphids and leafhoppers through the release and establishment of their main natural enemies in the crop. "The future of biological control in tropical crops [...] its mission as a producer company, to improve and care for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is

• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  much of each petal. These two destructive diseases can cause massive losses in the production of roses, if not properly managed. At the beginning of 2018 [...] their experiences with the product: “I have used NoPath for a while and gained confidence in the product for two main reasons. First, with consistent and [...] that target all the aspects in the disease triangle. This includes good cultural practices, use of effective products that target many aspects of disease

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable partner [...] and found Koppert... at the beginning of the establishment of the biological control tools, their consultants showed us the range of possibilities they had