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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…

One of Ethiopia’s Largest Floral Expansions

One of Ethiopia’s largest recent floral expansions is currently taking place at Tinaw Flower Business. This rose farm is increasing its acreage from 35 to…

Kenyan Flower Exports Hit by Air Cargo Shortage

While Kenyan flower farms are struggling to combat emergence of new pests and labour costs, another serious challenge is preventing smooth transportation of flowers. Kenyan…

Kenya Flower Council Appoints Catherine Mukoko as Chief Operations Officer

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) has announced the appointment of Catherine Mukoko as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO). With over 20 years of experience…

Kenya- European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (Kenya-EU EPA) Awareness Workshop

KEPSA continues to participate in the nationwide awareness campaigns on the European Union (E.U.)-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The Coast region campaign drive was held in Mombasa on 21st November…

KAA Achieves Level 3 Carbon Accreditation for Four Airports

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has reached a significant environmental milestone by achieving Level 3 certification from the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme for four…

Phytosanitary Challenges to Kenyan Cut Flower Exports

The EU in particular has introduced strict regulations to ensure imported ornamental and horticultural products are free of pests such as the False Codling Moth…

Why Does Unpleasant News about Floriculture Swoop in like a Horde of Locusts?

Despite the significant contributions of the ornamental sector the sector is still a victim of negative reporting from bloggers and the media. Well-funded and coherent…