VOICED: Kenya flower farms go green to beat economic crisis

VOICED: Kenya flower farms go green to beat economic crisis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business

10th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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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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What impact did the European financial crisis have on flower exports from Kenya?

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What innovative methods are flower farms in Kenya using to cut costs?

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How many people are employed by flower farms across Kenya?

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What was the contribution of the flower industry to the Kenyan economy last year?

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How did the volcanic ash cloud in 2010 affect the flower market?

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