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PCPB Gives Nod for Bioline’s New Viral Weapon Against FCM

As April Deadline Looms, PCPB Gives Nod for Bioline’s New Viral Weapon Against FCM, Cryptogran SC African farmers have long grappled with the devastating impact…

Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

The fight against spider mites takes another step forward with the launch of Spidex Vital Go, developed by Koppert. Building on decades of expertise, Spidex…

Updated Methodology For Calculating Points for Crop Protection Agents

MPS-ABC uses an environmental indicator system to record crop protection agents, also known as MPS-MIND. MPS-MIND distinguishes between crop protection agents on the basis of…

Valentine’s Flower Trade Spared as U.S.-Colombia Dispute Eases

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, a trade standoff between the United States and Colombia briefly threatened the flow of cut flowers into the…

Valentine’s Flower Exports Hit by Freight Shortages

Kenya’s flower industry is grappling with a significant export shortfall ahead of Valentine’s Day, with shipments falling short by up to 20 per cent due…

Swissport Expands Flower Logistics Ahead of Valentine’s Day Surge

Swissport International has expanded its ‘Flower Corridor’ network to key European air cargo hubs, ensuring a fully temperature-controlled transport process for fresh flowers from Kenya…

Challenge Group Ramps Up Operations for Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day approaching, Challenge Group is intensifying efforts to meet the heightened demand for fresh flowers. Two months ago, the company launched weekly flight…

Celebrating 10 years of Gentian-in-Rwanda Project, Launches Flower Tissue Culture Lab

The Gentian-in-Rwanda project, which has been promoting a cut flower production and export initiative, officially launched a new endeavour to produce seedlings for pot plants…

Trump’s Tariff Move Threatens Trade Relations and U.S. Food Prices

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The tariffs…

Banks Lower Lending Rates Following CBK Rate Cut

Most commercial banks in Kenya reduced their lending rates in December 2024, following a benchmark rate cut by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), according…

Kenya, Italy Inaugurate First Farmers’ Market in Nairobi

The ‘Nairobi Farmer’s Market’ is an initiative financed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Maeci) within the framework of the Mediterranean…

KFC Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Floriculture

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) fully supports the decision by the French Agency for Food, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) to investigate pesticide…

IPM ESSEN 2025 Records Significant Increase in Visitors

Strong growth in international trade fair participants This year, IPM ESSEN confirmed its role as the world’s leading innovation platform and powerful industry driver. From…