Not-so-rosy Valentine as farmers battle high taxation, low profits

Workers from Naivasha-based Maridadi flower farm prepare roses for export ahead of Valentine's Day when demand for the flowers is at its highest. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) predicts a less-than-rosy Valentine for farmers due to rising production costs and rising air freight charges.

Despite a slight increase in flower prices in the EU market, farmers have declared the previous year to be the worst for the floriculture sector.