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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.
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