• Why Panoramix is Best for Your Seeds

  February 8, 2019

  cereals is based on beneficial microorganisms that promote plant growth. Panoramix is applied directly to the seeds before planting. To obtain the best results [...] improves the root system It increases yield (an average increase of 3-4 bags per acre) It is safe for people, plants and the environment The application [...] dressing is achieved Leave the seeds to dry in a cool place (away from the sun) for about 20-30 minutes before planting or bagging. NB: Sow the seeds i

• Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips!

  October 8, 2025

  In addition, the Steinernema feltiae nematodes have mixed characteristics of being able to ambush and cruise to strike prevalent pests in the crop. Cruising [...] spraying or irrigations systems in the same way that conventional pesticides are introduced, making them easy to use. In this way, they can replace conventional [...] nematodes ; the natural move towards biological crop protection Beneficial nematodes are increasingly being used to control pests in an extensive range

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

  March 27, 2025

  formidable challenge. The urgency to find an effective solution is steadily increasing. Persea Mite: What is it? Persea mite is a phytophagous mite (Acari: [...] hope & a sustainable way to protect their crops against this pest. Koppert is commited to working with avocado growers to secure the future of Kenya’s avocado [...] It is likely spread through various ways including seedlings, harvesters, traders (Middlemen) etc. Persea Mite damage: The Hass variety is known to be

• Air blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  enemies.The airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug [...] vegetable cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 2-3 metres from the Mini-Airbug. More i [...] with the revolving dosage pot, ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees the even

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  real problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts [...] cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather [...] conditions have been favourable up to now. But, he says, the summer is yet to come. ‘Later on in the season, air humidity will fall. Although spider mites

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

  January 8, 2026

  protection and when the NatuGro program was introduced, the timing was perfect. The farm needed: • A way to rejuvenate aging crops • A solution to restore soil [...] system aligned perfectly with the farm’s philosophy: “NatuGro rejuvenates the soil so that the soil can rejuvenate the crop. It’s a holistic system where [...] for consistency, quality, and innovation. At the heart of this farm’s progress is Harrison Ndegwa Kirimi, the Crop Technical Manager, who joined Equinox

• Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow

  October 17, 2024

  billion trees over the next ten years—an ambitious initiative in the fight against climate change. Koppert is proud to contribute to this vision, knowing [...] on both the local community and the environment for years to come. As part of the day’s activities, Koppert had stimulating discussions with the students [...] help mitigate the challenges of climate change. By introducing them to cutting-edge solutions, we hope to inspire the younger generation to view agriculture

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  being the United States, a country to which around 99% of the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the [...] goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated [...] partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated

• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  November 15, 2016

  discussion on the goal, objectives and activities of the project before implementation. The first year of this project is complete. The objectives for [...] these findings to develop and validate IPM packages for management of the target pests. So far, the project has successfully completed the baseline survey [...] survey and the first season of on-farm trials to demonstrate effective IPM packages for pest management. The IPM packages that were tested include the use of

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market and the production costs. For this reason, the increased [...] also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of [...] pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical