The flower industry provides over 150,000 direct jobs and indirectly supports 1.5 million jobs. It benefits 4 million people, with 60% being women. Among the
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By Masila Kanyingi While seated on the balcony of Simba Lodge in Naivasha, depreciating my fingers while struggling to write the Floriweek Editorial, I witnessed
November 13, 2025 You walk into the bay and notice some plants looking wilted. The irrigation system is working, so what’s going on? Is it drought stress,
“We’re right in the middle of summer. I can feel it not just in the weather, but also in the prices,” says auctioneer Edwin Chrispijn
The Armenian Ministry of Economy has dismissed allegations that local flower exporters are bringing in flowers from other nations for the purpose of re-exporting them
Masila Kanyingi Freshly cut flowers are highly perishable and their value decreases rapidly if they are not handled properly, face delays at customs, or are
The agrochemical industry in Kenya is currently facing an unprecedented set of challenges. Recently, pest control products have come under heightened regulatory scrutiny, with the
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) thrives on precision. Every day, growers rely on carefully balanced inputs (light, nutrients, temperature, airflow, and irrigation), all tuned to maximize plant
Daily stage programme in Hall 7 With climate change at the forefront, trees and woody plants are gaining increased significance across the horticultural industry. IPM
By Masila Kanyingi On the evening of the first day of July this year, while I found myself somewhat disenchanted in a hotel in Naivasha