VOICED: Kenya flower farms go green to beat economic crisis

The video discusses the Kenyan flower industry, highlighting its variety and export significance. It examines the impact of the European financial crisis on exports, leading to a 15% drop. In response, flower farms have innovated by harvesting rainwater, building biogas plants, and using predator insects to reduce chemical use. The industry employs 90,000 people and is a major economic contributor, even surviving challenges like the 2010 volcanic ash cloud. With a favorable climate, the industry is poised for continued growth, reducing reliance on European markets.

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