Floriculture

Floriculture

True Reflection of Kenya’s Flower Industry for the last three decades
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We Are the Kings, We Must Rule

By Masila Kanyingi On the evening of the first day of July this year, while I found myself somewhat disenchanted in a hotel in Naivasha…

Overview of Primary Modes of Action for Fungicides

This section elucidates the mechanisms through which various fungicides target specific aspects of pathogen biology. Each principal mode of action is categorized by a FRAC…

Directly sourced flowers with a forward-thinking approach

Kenya serves as a crucial sourcing hub for the Hoek Group. Through Hoek Flowers Kenya, the company operates directly from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, exporting…

Facing a looming economic and nutritional crisis

Kenya is experiencing substantial crop losses and rising food insecurity, with an estimated economic impact of Sh1 trillion over the next decade due to the…

The future flourishes sustainably

The floriculture sector is rapidly evolving towards sustainable practices. The latest RFH Trend Report on Floriculture reveals that more than 80% of growers have begun…

Tanzania is considering a shift towards fruit cultivation.

For many years, maize has been the primary crop in Tanzania, forming the backbone of smallholder farming. This reliance on maize limits income opportunities, as…

PATS-Vinder is here: AI that tells growers when pests will strike.

Aliki Pantou PATS-C is great at detecting moths. But let’s be honest, the larvae cause the real damage. And in most cases it’s also the…

COMESA and EAC aim to remove trade barriers in horticultural trade

Regional leaders have committed to speeding up the removal of trade barriers that hinder smooth business operations among countries in Eastern and Southern Africa. This…

De Ruiter East Africa Ltd: Redefining Rose Breeding Through Innovation and Sustainability

In the floriculture industry, choosing the wrong variety can be costly for growers, making trust and precision in breeding essential to the relationship between breeder…

Where Does the Buck Stop?

By Masila Kanyingi “The buck stops here” encapsulates the essential principles of leadership as articulated by Harry S Truman, the 33rd President of the United…

Startup in Bloom: How Wildflower Haven Is Navigating Kenya’s Flower Export Scene

Floriculture. When one thinks of flowers, beautiful blossoms and fragrance comes to mind. But behind the scenes, lies a fierce competition to grow and export…

Floriculture sector sees increasing regulatory pressure as the biggest challenge for growers

Aalsmeer, 1 July 2025 – Today, Royal FloraHolland publishes the first Trend Report Floriculture. The report reveals that nearly 70% of flower and plant growers…

Experience the benefits of Syngenta Solutions for tackling Powdery Mildew.

Book an Appointment Are you noticing white spots on your crops that look like talcum powder, commonly called “colonies”? These can appear on leaves, stems…