• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  June 24, 2016

  other insect pests.This has become a growing concern among growers especially in the flower industry, hence a need to highlight some of its management practices [...] their larvae cause more economic damage to plants than butterfly larvae. Caterpillars are a major constraint to food, fiber and horticultural crop production [...] may serve as host to the caterpillars . Where applicable, it is advisable that you install insect netting in all ventilation openings to prevent adults from

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  management are key to success in managing Whiteflies. Get in touch with our experts for tailor-made solutions for Whitefly management for you. [...] and antennae and actively seek a suitable spot on the leaf to feed. Once they find a feeding spot, they remain there for the rest of their larval development [...] adult insects will fly to another plant in search of somewhere to lay their eggs. An attack from outside the greenhouse also poses a threat of spread. Spread

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] "Explotación de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural [...] only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable

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

  January 8, 2026

  . NatuGro stands for Natural Growing and is a system approach that enables you to cultivate your crop in a more natural manner. As a result, the input [...] The farm needed: • A way to rejuvenate aging crops • A solution to restore soil balance (biological, physical, and chemical aspects) • A program backed by [...] the trials showed positive changes in stem length profile in all length categories, which is a positive improvement in yield quality. Qualitatively, the

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number [...] control in its raspberry production when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region [...] ants, as well as root diseases that cause a reduction in the yield of avocado trees and economic losses due to fruit damage. For this reason, integrated

• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  NoPath to the Kenyan market. This is a product based on essential plant oils that is used for the management of fungal and bacterial diseases in various [...] 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 timely [...] effects and is safe for humans and the environment. With a wide spectrum anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties, it is used to reduce microbial con

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection [...] ies to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such [...] determined to prepare for this new phase of sustainable agriculture. With his farm as a living example, Koen is an inspiration for others striving for more

• Tackling the Puzzle of Downy Mildew & Botrytis Management in Roses

  April 2, 2019

  highly recommended for an integrated crop management strategy to reduce incidences of Downy mildew and Botrytis in roses. NoPath has a unique mode of action [...] the crop in numerous ways, which contribute to the holistic approach of disease management. Besides strengthening the crop’s natural ability to fight disease [...] both diseases. Growers who have used NoPath even in incidences of disease outbreak, have observed quick recovery of affected areas of the crop. In addition

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

  May 18, 2016

  its position as a must-attend event for key global players in the cut-flower industry especially flowers growers in Kenya. As a leader in innovative pest [...] look out for the showcase of a new unique solution for fungal disease management in Roses! Conversations and interactions about the show, what to expect [...] Trade Expo (IFTEX) will be held in Nairobi-Kenya from Wednesday the 8th to Friday the 10th of June 2016. According to the event organizer -HPP, the exhibition

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

  December 6, 2023

  name for a project that aims to introduce young minds to the world of sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices under a diverse range of thematic [...] young minds to the concept of sustainable agriculture, our partnership is sowing the seeds for a future where farming is not just a livelihood but a practice [...] aims to introduce young minds (students) to the world of sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices, setting a remarkable precedent for the entire