Archives for Avocado Farming
A Boost To Western Kenya Hass Avocado Farmers
Kenya is eyeing western and Nyanza regions to scale up production of avocado to grab a bigger piece of the growing export market pie. The initiative by the Kenya Agricultural…
Varieties Of Hass Avocado In Kenya; Giant Hass, Golden Hass and Pure Hass
Hass avocado farming in Kenya has emerged as a promising agribusiness, attracting the attention of both seasoned and aspiring farmers. The creamy, rich fruit of the Hass avocado (Persea americana…
Good News To Hass Avocado Farmers In Kenya As Indian Market Opens-up
Kenya has received a go ahead to begin exporting avocado fruits to India this September when the first shipment is expected to be dispatched to the Asian Country. With opening…
400h Hass Avocado Farm Launched In Kenya By The Largest Packhouse In Israel
Granot International Company, one of the biggest producers and packers of avocados has officially launched its operations in Kenya. Granot operates the largest avocado packing house in Israel and produces…
Scientists Unveils “Luna” Latest Avocado Variety: What It Means To Hass Avocado Farmers
A new avocado variety thatโs more than a half-century in the making will soon be available to growers in the world marketplace. Itโs called the Luna UCRโข and offers consumers…
Diseases Threatening Hass Avocado Export Opportunities
Hass avocado has emerged as a symbol of prosperity and a lucrative export opportunity for many local Kenyan farmers. However, a looming threat in the form of diseases poses a…
Kenya in talks with US, South Korea & 3 other countries on avocado markets to handle anticipated surplus.
Kenya's agricultural produce quality assurance agency has opened talks with five countries, including the US and South Korea, over markets for Kenyan avocados to absorb an expected glut in coming…
Kenya Avocado Export To China Hits 9 Billion in 3 Months
Kenyan avocado exports to China hit Sh9 billion in the three months to May, defying steep competition in the market from Chile โ a top producer of the fruit globally.…
Tobacco Farmers In Migori Shift To Hass Avocado Farming
In recent times, the world has witnessed a shift towards a more health-conscious society. This trend has led to the adoption of healthier eating habits, including the increased consumption of…
Best practices for successful hass avocado farming in Kenya
Avocado farming is an increasingly popular venture in Kenya, with Hass avocado being the most commonly grown variety due to its high demand and profitability. However, successful Hass avocado farming…