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Floriculture

Small is Not Just Viable but Vital

by Mary Mwende For a long time, the flower industry has focused on large-scale growers, treating small-scale growers as a mere footnote in the larger...

The Mission to Reduce Labour Costs

Labour is a familiar topic for growers, especially as, in most cases, it’s the single largest percentage expense line on their P&L. Let’s face it—hourly...

Cartons Counting the Cost

Floriculture Magazine spoke to one of the leading manufacturers of cartons and SFK, who emphasized, “Quality is never an accident; it is always the result...

Mealybugs: Early Intervention is Key to Avoid a Costly Infestation

Mealybugs pose a serious threat to growers in warmer climates as they can significantly reduce the productivity and yield of greenhouse crops. But lessons learned...

Ensure Timely and Accurate Detection and Intervention of Nutrient Imbalances

The Kenyan floriculture industry has, in recent decades, grown at an exponential rate. This growth can be characterized by an increase in the number of...

Healthy Soil, Healthy Plants

Soils are the essence of life, sustaining humans, plants, and animals as the source of the food we eat and home for much of the...

Kakuzi Expands Fresh Produce Growth and Strengthens Agribusiness in Kenya

Kakuzi Plc is enhancing its engagement with policymakers and public sector stakeholders to boost agricultural economic growth, with a particular emphasis on fresh produce. During...

KEPHIS to Enforce Vessel and Container Inspections to Strengthen Trade and Biosecurity

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is set to implement a rigorous inspection program for sea vessels and containers before they are offloaded at...