VOICED: Kenya flower farms go green to beat economic crisis

The video discusses a flower farm near Nairobi, Kenya, which grows over 40 varieties of flowers. Despite a 15% drop in exports to Western Europe due to the European financial crisis, the farm has innovated by harvesting rainwater, building biogas plants, and using predator insects to reduce chemical use. These innovations benefit both profits and the environment. The flower industry employs 90,000 people in Kenya and is a significant foreign exchange earner. It has adapted to challenges like the 2010 volcanic ash cloud by expanding to new markets such as Japan, reducing reliance on European financial stability.

What are some of the challenges faced by flower farms in Kenya due to the European financial crisis?

How do flower farms in Kenya innovate to cut costs?

What is the significance of the flower industry to Kenya's economy?

What impact did the volcanic ash cloud in 2010 have on the flower industry in Kenya?

In what ways has the flower industry in Kenya adapted to changing market conditions?