Cost of roses rises sharply after heavy rains hit flower farms

Flower prices have more than doubled during this year’s Valentine’s season due to a shortage of the commodity. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Flower prices have more than doubled during this year’s Valentine’s season due to a shortage of the commodity caused by heavy rains that destroyed the flowers late last year.

Firms dealing in flowers have registered a 60 percent drop in production this season following heavy rains in a season that was plagued by pests and diseases, which in turn hurt supplies. Valentine’s Day will be marked today across the world.

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