As the year draws to a close and the holiday season unfolds we bring you this year’s final issue of Floriweek. To our cherished readers,
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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
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
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:
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
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
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 recent floral expansions is currently taking place at Tinaw Flower Business. This rose farm is increasing its acreage from 35 to
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
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