Some years back, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) had become a buzzword in the floriculture industry. It was the ideal concept to subscribe to and everyone ached to be seen either as an adopter or advocate of IPM. Nevertheless, beyond the hype, we have witnessed positive progress in the manner which Kenyan flower growers are implementing IPM measures in their pest control programs. However, it is still not exactly clear to some people what really constitutes IPM. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) defines IPM as “the careful consideration of all available pest control techniques and subsequent integration of appropriate measures that discourage the development of pest populations and keep pesticides and other interventions to levels that are economically justified and reduce or minimize risks to human health and the environment. IPM emphasizes the growth of a healthy crop with the least possible disruption to agro-ecosystems and encourages natural pest control mechanisms.”
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The 6th edition of the HortiFlora Ethiopia, an International Horticultural show successfully took place from March 25 to 27, 2015 at Millennium Hall, Bole Addis Ababa Ethiopia. The event was colourfully opened by the Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn. Also present were senior government officials, civil society organizations and other stakeholders.
The Prime Minister said that Ethiopia’s long-term development strategy envisages agriculture-cantered development bringing fast economic progress benefiting the people and laying foundation for industrial development.
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There comes a time in the business world when integrity, honesty, openness, personal excellence, continual self-improvement, and mutual respect become valued constituents for things to move in the right direction. With these core beliefs, Silpack readily takes on all challenges, and pride themselves on seeing them through and holding themselves accountable to their customers, honoring their commitments, and striving for the highest quality in new and current developments.
Undervalued, neglected resourceUndervalued, the soil has become politically and physically neglected, triggering its degradation due to erosion, compaction, salinization, soil organic matter and nutrient depletion,
Listening to the continuity announcer, she announced weather forecast for the next five days as cloudy, cool and rainy weather conditions. These low light, humid conditions combined with a near full greenhouse floral crops meant Botrytis blight outbreaks. My crop was especially vulnerable now since they had a full flower canopy filled to the maximum allowable space.
Immediately, my Production Manager called me, “we are in danger of contracting Botrytis”, he started. “Botrytis is a fungal disease that can cause leaf spots, petiole blighting and stem cankers on
As the curtain of the 4th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2015 opens from 3rd to 5th June, there will be no room for any shortcoming that may hamper its success. All minds and hands that know what it entails have been up and down trying to put different pieces together to make what can be seen as the true spirit of the regional horticultural industry.
The event, since its inception in 2012 has continued to aggressively spread its tentacles world over, luring to its importance the most reputed and less comparable companies in various businesses of sorts.
The Green Farming and Chase Bank signed a partnership Agreement. “Chase Bank is looking to target the one billion shilling horticultural sector as it braces
With mothers day approaching it’s the perfect time to look at what could help you boost your sales for the upcoming season. But does color
As the air cargo industry is gearing up, newer markets in Latin America and Africa are opening up for exports. And Europe still continues to be a major importer of this commodity. The flower industry is very crucial to air cargo. Probably, because it is one of the few commodities that can still provide positive margins to the business.
“On average, we see an increase in production of 3-5 percent per year, which is higher than the global growth levels. It is important to mention that the industry continues to innovate on for example growing methods or packaging. It also continues to innovate and explore new species to be produced,” says Pieter Fopma, Air France-KLM cargo director for perishables.
The report that Kenya has lost a share of its global horticultural market over the past five years should send the national and county authorities