Floriculture

Floriculture

True Reflection of Kenya’s Flower Industry for the last three decades
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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…

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…

Ethiopian Airlines is excited to announce the launch of a new cargo flight service to Urumqi, China.

Ethiopian Airlines has officially introduced a new cargo flight service, connecting Addis Ababa with Urumqi, China, operating twice a week. The inaugural flight received a…

Wageningen University & Research has reaffirmed its confidence in Bosman Van Zaal

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has reaffirmed its confidence in Bosman Van Zaal by selecting them for the development of its latest research facility, the…

Persea Mites Threaten Kenya’s Avocado Industry

Bʏ Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ, Kenya’s avocado sector is confronting an emerging threat that has put growers and agronomists on high alert. The Persea mite (Oligonychus perseae)…

Time to Rethink Pest Control for Minor Crops

Bʏ Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ, Kenya’s floriculture and horticulture sectors are widely celebrated for their export-driven, large-scale production of major crops. However, beneath this well-established commercial landscape…

What Buyers Want: How NIRP International Is Reinventing Flower Farming

By Victor Okeyo IFTEX 2025 was a swirl of fragrance and color as the global floriculture industry came together in Kenya for the prestigious trade…