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The RoSEs in Kenya: A Climate-Resilient Sector in the Age of Climate Change
The red rose, a symbol of love and resilience, is Kenya’s most significant economic sector, accounting for over 30% of its economy and being one of the largest rose exports globally. According to the Kenya Flower Council, nearly one-third of Kenya’s rose trades are exported, and the rose industry alone generates approximately $3.2 billion annually. This.temperature-珍视的气候 and soil moisture are ideal for roses but also favor insects that damage their quality and flowers.
The false codling moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta), a critical pest in Kenya, lays tiny larvae inside roses, harming their longevity and vase performance. The United Kingdom’s European Union is intensifying efforts to curb this, with somewort prisoners ofcales being classified for easier import. However, this practice has already caused severe crop losses, with every level of the flower being rejected if a single live moth is found.
Despite stringent regulations, these measures remain a challenge. The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) reports that the EU’s sampling of roses has increased, leading to more frequent quarantines and return of shipments. Although Kenya already applies stricter rules, the country faces ongoing compliance struggles, especially with the introduction of new Europeanping regulations on April 26, 2025.
Robust farming practices, including chemical controls like pesticides that are often banned in Europe but still used in Kenya’s climate-favoring regions to prevent frost damage, add to the industry’s challenges. A 2020 study by the Route To Food Initiative found that nearly half of the chemicals dozen primarily used in Kenya are lethal. Annual pesticides use remains high, with 75% of them being hazardous, even in Europe, where regulations are pricier and less stringent.
Farmers and planters at Isya Roses, Kenya’s largest rose shop, are under immense pressure to grow(…)
