The avocado’s reputation as a healthy food has fuelled its popularity. The growing appetite for ready-to-eat healthy options has increased the demand for avocados over the past few years. Kenya has overtaken South Africa to become Africa’s biggest avocado producer. Avocado Nutrition Facts Ripe avocados have a silky, creamy texture with a rich flavor. Avocados […]
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Kenya produces between 250,000-300,000 metric tonnes of avocados annually. Yet 40% of avocados harvested are not sellable and often go to waste. This means lost income for avocado farmers. Although avocados are mostly consumed fresh, there has been an increase in the use of avocado-based products such as oil. Avocado farmers in Kenya who have
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The avocado has become a world-famous food. It is being included in many different recipes. It is Kenya’s leading fruit export. Avocado farming is a form of sustainable agriculture. It is helping Kenyan farmers produce more food while conserving the environment. Organic Farming in Kenya Many avocado farmers in Kenya use organic manure instead of
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Kenyan avocados are nutritious and delicious. As avocado consumption increases, there is growing attention on the impact they have on the environment and rural communities. Avocado orchards take up to nine years to reach full production. They can remain in production for up to 50 years. Kenyan avocado farmers are committed to sustainable production for
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In April 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta signed a trade agreement with China. That agreement allowed Kenyan avocados to enter the Chinese market. Avocados from Kenya are now the second crop to be exported to the huge horticultural market in China. History of Avocado Farming in Kenya The avocado was introduced in Kenya in the 1930s
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The area in Kenya under commercial avocado production is increasing steadily. In 2015, the acreage under avocado was 13,305Ha. Last year, the area almost doubled to more than 20,000Ha. Kenya is now the top avocado exporter in Africa. Avocado Growing Areas in Kenya Most of the Kenyan avocado farmers are found in: Murang’a Nyeri Kiambu
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Kenya is quickly becoming one of Africa’s top exporters of avocados. The country is a major supplier of the creamy fruit to Northern Europe and the Middle East. But it takes a lot to get an avocado fresh from the tree and ready for shipping overseas. Avocado Processing in Kenya Avocados are a delicate fruit
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Avocado Maturity Time An avocado tree is mature after three to four years. Since avocados don’t soften on the trees, its not easy to identify the right harvesting season. Here are some indicators of maturity: The dark varieties like Hass change color from green to black or purple. For the green varieties: the fruit stem
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Kenya began commercial production of avocado about 40 years ago. But now avocado is the one of the most important fruits for both local and export markets. Avocados have grown to represent 17% of Kenya’s total horticultural exports. 70% of the avocados are grown by smallholder farmers who have 5-20 trees per homestead. 20% of
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The Hass avocado variety has grown rapidly. From a crop that didn’t even exist a century ago to one of the most popular fruits of its kind. How Hass avocados are grown and their journey is a natural wonder that combines careful cultivation, delicate handling and thorough attention to the ripening process. Land Preparation The
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