Floriculture

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floriculture

Kenya boasts the highest standards for sustainability in flowers and ornamentals.

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...

It is Bleiriculture

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...

Diagnosing Plant Problems: Is It Disease or Drought Stress?

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...

With positivity, the sector continues to flourish

“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...

Armenia refutes claims of re-exporting flowers to Russia

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...

The Crucial Link in the Flower Trade

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...

Kenya’s Agrochemical Sector Faces Significant Challenges

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...

5 Quick Greenhouse Maintenance Fixes That Can Save Hours

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...