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.

What was the primary reason for the decline in flower exports to Western Europe?

• Poor quality of flowers

• European financial crisis

• Lack of transportation facilities

• Increased competition from other countries

Which of the following is NOT a method used by Kenyan flower farms to cut costs?

• Introducing predator insects

• Using expensive chemicals

• Building biogas plants

• Harvesting rainwater

How do Kenyan flower farms control spider mites without chemicals?

• Using genetically modified flowers

• Introducing predator insects

• Increasing the use of fertilizers

• Applying organic pesticides

What was the third biggest foreign exchange earner for Kenya after tourism and tea?

• Textiles

• Coffee

• Flowers

• Minerals

How did the volcanic ash cloud incident affect the Kenyan flower industry?

• It led to a decrease in flower production

• It caused a significant loss in revenue

• It opened up new markets for exports

• It resulted in a shortage of flowers