The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) has launched training programs to raise awareness on avocado postharvest losses, guided by findings from a recent study
Category: Floriweek
For decades Kenya’s flower industry has depended almost entirely on air freight, with Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) serving as the main gateway for cut-flower
On August 14, 2025, a major milestone was achieved as the four pillars of economic growth gathered to celebrate the opening of the Kantaria Agricultural
A powerful storm has caused significant damage to flower farms in Bishoftu, leading to a serious crisis in Ethiopia’s floriculture industry. On August 4, 2025,
How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against a Tiny Arthropod called Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae). Persea mite may be new to Kenya, but with Koppert’s expertise
The national plant safety agency has successfully intercepted a ship at the port of Mombasa with highly destructive pests that threaten forests and crops. The
An environmentally friendly parasitoid wasp has received approval for release across Kenya, providing a natural solution for smallholder farmers battling the harmful papaya mealybug that
This week, I had a horrifying dream. The setting was on a flower farm. After listening to the General Manager’s book of lamentations, a friend
According to Armenia’s Food Safety Inspection Body, 26 of the country’s 47 flower export companies have been denied licenses in the past six weeks. The
The costs for packaging flowers, avocados, and other fresh produce have risen by up to 25% in the past month due to a newly introduced