Floriculture

Floriculture

True Reflection of Kenya’s Flower Industry for the last three decades
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Who’s Telling Our Story?

By Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ, For an industry that moves millions of stems across continents every week, we need to boldly speak about the story behind them…

The Thrips Challenge: Why Familiar Tactics Are Failing and What Comes Next

By Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ, Let’s be real, thrips are a menace. These microscopic pests sneak onto your prized roses and cut flowers, chomp on their cells…

Understanding Solution Categories in the GLOBALG.A.P. System

What are the GLOBALG.A.P. solution categories and how do they contribute to assurance accessibility for the diverse range of farm types and sizes around the…

Tanzania’s Avocado Sector Expands Rapidly as Government Moves to Protect Farmers

Tanzania’s avocado industry is undergoing remarkable growth, with production increasing at a steady 20 percent annual rate. By the 2035/36 season, output is expected to…

Sleeves Offer a Sustainable Packaging Solution

As the demand for packaging that combines sustainability, efficiency, and shelf appeal grows, sleeves have become a practical alternative for fresh produce, flowers, and other…

KALRO Joins Organizing Committee for 13th World Potato Congress in Kenya

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has officially come on board as a key partner in the organizing team for the 13th World…

Horticulture Post-Harvest Losses Spotlighted at FINAS 2025 Summit

Kenya’s horticulture sector came under scrutiny at the recently concluded Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) Summit 2025, with concerns raised over persistent post-harvest losses that…

Stop Romanticizing ‘Resilience’

Resilience has become a virtue in flower growing, but at what cost? It’s time to stop celebrating survival and start questioning the systems that keep…

Fidelity 400 WG by Corteva Approved for Thrips Control in Coffee

Coffee growers grappling with thrips infestations now have a new tool in their pest management programs. Fidelity 400 WG, a broad-spectrum insecticide, has officially been…

Danziger Brings New Varieties and Expert Insights to FlowerTrials 2025

This year at FlowerTrials, Danziger is offering more than just a look at new varieties – it’s delivering a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and…

United Selections Appoints New Regional Sales Manager for Ethiopia

United Selections has named Ermias Argaw as its new Regional Sales Manager for Ethiopia, effective June 2025. In his new role, Ermias will spearhead initiatives…

Fresh UK-EU Trade Deal Eases Post-Brexit Tensions

The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a significant agreement to ease trade restrictions on food, plant, and animal products, a major breakthrough…

Tzone Set to Launch Upgraded Cold Chain Data Logger for Perishables

Shenzhen Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. is introducing its upgraded real-time monitoring device, the TT19SE 4G Temperature, Humidity & Location Data Logger, at the upcoming…