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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…

Biological Control Agent Approved to Combat the Papaya Mealybug

An environmentally friendly parasitoid wasp has received approval for release across Kenya, providing a natural solution for smallholder farmers battling the harmful papaya mealybug that…

Smothering the Wailer…

This week, I had a horrifying dream. The setting was on a flower farm. After listening to the General Manager’s book of lamentations, a friend…

Russia Blocks Over Half of Armenian Flower Exporters

According to Armenia’s Food Safety Inspection Body, 26 of the country’s 47 flower export companies have been denied licenses in the past six weeks. The…

New Packaging Taxes Affect Kenya’s Export Market

The costs for packaging flowers, avocados, and other fresh produce have risen by up to 25% in the past month due to a newly introduced…

Kenya Calls for a Unified Ban on Hazardous Pesticides Across COMESA

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Mutahi Kagwe, has made a strong appeal to the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) to implement a…

KEBS Levy Could ‘Choke’ the Flower Sector, Kenya Flower Council Warns

The new 2% Standards Levy risks eroding Kenya’s competitiveness in the global flower market, says KFC chief executive Clement Tulezi. Kenya’s flower export sector, which…

I never Let it Slip Away.

Pioneers are a rare find, and when you come across one as a writer, you seize the moment. That’s exactly what happened at IFTEX 2025…

Danziger’s Award-Winning Genetics Capture Industry and Consumer Attention

Danziger’s innovative genetics are capturing attention and racking up awards. Its CHÉRIEÔDahlia series received a Medal of Excellence at the recent Cultivate ‘25 industry show…

Everyday Handling Mistakes Shorten the Life of Your Cut Flowers

Bʏ Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ Handling mistakes commonly shorten the vase life of cut flowers without immediate obvious signs, gradually undermining their freshness and beauty. These seemingly…