CLEAN: Kenya flower farms go green to beat economic crisis

CLEAN: Kenya flower farms go green to beat economic crisis

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10th Grade - University

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The video discusses a Kenyan flower farm near Nairobi, highlighting its production of over 40 flower varieties. Despite a 15% drop in exports to Western Europe due to the financial crisis, the farm has innovated by reducing chemical use and employing predator insects. The flower industry employs 90,000 people and is a major economic contributor. It has adapted to challenges like the 2010 volcanic ash cloud by expanding to new markets, such as Japan. With Kenya's ideal climate, the industry is poised for continued growth.

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

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What are the new markets that have opened up for Kenyan flowers?

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