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Floriculture

Kenya Flower Council Explores Direct Access to Saudi Arabia’s Growing Market

Kenya’s floriculture industry is setting its sights on new horizons in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia emerging as a promising market for direct flower...

KATIC Launch Signals New Era of Practical, Youth-Driven Agriculture

The inauguration of the Kantaria Agricultural Technology and Innovation Centre (KATIC) at the University of Nairobi’s Upper Kabete Campus marked a major milestone in Kenya’s...

EHPEA Trains Experts to Tackle Avocado Postharvest Losses

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...

Can Kenya Fix the Freight Problem in Flowers?

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...

Kantaria Agricultural Technology and Innovation Centre (KATIC) Inaugurated

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...

Severe Storm Devastates Flower Farms in Bishoftu

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...

The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry

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...

KEPHIS Intercepts A Vessel infested with Asian Gipsy Moth (AGM).

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...