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2025 Naivasha Horticultural Fair

Kenya’s largest commercial trade fair, Naivasha Horticultural Fair is set to take place on September 19th and 20th this year in Naivasha. This event serves…

World Floral Expo: Back in Miami

The World Floral Expo (WFE) is making its much-anticipated return to the United States, landing in the vibrant city of Miami! Spanning over 50,000 square…

Program of the New Gardeners’ Forum at IPM ESSEN Released

Visitors receive valuable impulses for their business at the trade fair From 28 to 31 January 2025, IPM ESSEN will bring together the horticulture industry…

The Trends That Will Drive Floriculture in 2025

The roller coaster ride the floriculture market has experienced over the last few years has, to a large degree, mirrored the changing consumer landscape. Because…

KRA Loses Bid to Tax Transport of Unprocessed Agricultural Produce

The High Court has prohibited the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) from imposing Value Added Tax (VAT) on transport services for unprocessed agricultural produce. This ruling…

HortiFlora 2025 Announced!

The next edition of Ethiopia’s premier international horticulture and floriculture trade fair has been announced and is set to take place from Tuesday, April 1…

A New Year’s message from Royal FloraHolland’s CEO Pieter Bootsma

Royal FloraHolland’s newly appointed CEO Pieter Bootsma highlights 2025 as a critical year for the world’s largest floral trade hub, promising growers and buyers more…

Sun Floritech: Cultivating Sustainability Through Soil Health Management

by Prisca Mwangi A unique approach to soil management that earned them the Kenya Flower Council (KFC) Floriculture Pinnacle Award, reflecting a profound understanding of…

Vidre+™ Technology Prolonges the Freshness of Cut Carnations

Vibrant colors make carnations well known and widely popular. Yet, they are also prone to rapid deterioration and have a short vase life. Vidre+™ technology…

Let’s Work With Farmers, Not Against Them, Says New EU Agri Chief

Christophe Hansen says his new vision for agriculture and food will be “different” and exclude “eat it or die” targets. He has a clear goal:…

KEPHIS Announces Revised Inspection and Phytosanitary Fees for Agricultural Products

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (Kephis) has introduced new inspection and phytosanitary fees for agricultural imports and exports, effective December 1, 2024. These updated…

Principal Secretary, Trade Alfred Ombudo Kómbudo Tours Sian Roses

Today I visited Sian Flowers, a leading Kenyan flower exporter based in Kitengela, Kajiado County to get acquainted with flower business. Sian Flowers Directors Christopher…

Effective Strategies for Managing Thrips in Ornamental Crop Production

In equatorial regions, thrips is a major phytosanitary challenge and can significantly hinder the success of ornamental crop growers across international markets. The pest’s direct…