Over the last years , the Ecuadorian floricutlure industry has been facing different obstacles , but luckily , the diligence is better , explains Daniela Contreras , Communication Coordinator of Ecuadorian export association Expoflores . " From October 2020 to April 2021 , the FOB increase by 12.1 percent when comparing it with the geological period March to September 2020 . " And to start the industry to produce even further on all aspects , Expoflores is pleased to harbinger their ninth edition of Symposium Siflor and the second edition of Expo Flor Ecuador .
ChallengesThe industry is always dealing with challenges but especially in the last two years , the Ecuadorian flower industry has been dealing two major challenge per yr . " In 2019 , there were large political - social strike in the country which were touch the many industries , including the blossom agriculturalist . " Then , the twelvemonth after , in 2020 , the manufacture had to allot with the economical consequences of the pandemic , she say .
So , what were these challenges in 2020 ? Contreras : " First of all , , bloom are ' luxury ' goods , so during the first months of the pandemic , consumer were look for nutrient and medicine rather than buying flower . Then , due to the deficiency of rider aircrafts , which carry 70 % of the domain ’s lading , freighter aircraft were in gamey demand worldwide , with higher freight rate rate . On top of that , growers had to plow with transport restrictions in Ecuador , which meant that flowers could not be transported from the farms to the airdrome . "
Innovation also had to take place in a accelerated speeding . " first , raiser had to describe manual processes and digitalize them to attain more efficiency . Particularly in this case , Expoflores developed APC – APP ( a Growing Process APP ) for better production forecast that in turn help us to offer the product ( sale teams ) and calculate the flights needed to export .
This APP seek the process automatization of count the phenological growth stages of roses and the pitch of effective solution . Now , we have more than 40 farm using the APP . Secondly , they had to adapt and comprise applied science that already subsist , so the farm processes could be automate , more efficient and fat . " Also , we were challenged to do local research and development for local innovation . lastly , we had to look for more sustainable and eco - well-disposed production alternatives ( for example less use of plastic and agrochemicals ) . "
Ecuadorian floriculture is recoveringFortunately , the Ecuadorian flower gardening is retrieve , Daniela explains . " The industriousness ’s financial losses challenged the prime agriculturist to look for young scheme to survive and adapt to the new reality . " And the datum confirms it . " From March to September 2020 the FOB was about USD 463 million and from October 2020 to April 2021 the FOB was USD 519 million , she excuse .
" After a year of endeavour and hard work , the peak diligence is getting strong and is revolutionise to keep grow efflorescence that connect emotions in more than 100 rural area around the world . The first semester of 2021 show that flower growers have undertake the challenge to take solution and put up out . "
Siflor 2021In November , Expoflores will organize their ninth version of the International Floriculture Symposium Siflor 2021 in Quito , Ecuador . " For this edition , due to the COVID-19 outbreak , Expoflores and Escuela de Floricultura have train a completely intercrossed programme compile of both online and cheek - to - face group discussion . Siflor is designed for prime growers , technician , sales teams , general managers and administrative staff . “Siflor will be held from November 22nd to 26th of 2021 in Quito - Ecuador . The programme will also provide the chance to link up farm tours that will portray new crops , new engineering science , production exercise and institution . Click here to record for the event . Expo Flor Ecuador 2022Another large event of Expoflores is Expo Flor Ecuador 2022 , which is plan to take place during the second semester of the twelvemonth . On behalf of Expoflores , Alejandro Martínez said “ We look forward to having you in our next Expo Flor Ecuador 2022 edition . We are get ready so flower growers and flower buyers can suffer again face - to - face for the best of our industry” . For more information : ExpofloresDaniela Contreras[email protected]www.expoflores.com/
