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How a Young Computer Scientist Turned Avocado Farming Into a Profitable Agribusiness in Kenya
A young Kenyan computer scientist has turned avocado farming into a growing agribusiness, expanding from farming into aggregation, grading, marketing and export. Mr Elijah Sawa, founder Saki Farm. (Photo: Business…
Hass Avocado Management During El Niño: How to Prevent Root Rot, Manage Excess Moisture, and Improve Orchard Drainage
Learn expert Hass avocado management during El Niño in Kenya. Discover how to prevent avocado root rot caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi, improve orchard drainage, manage excess soil moisture, and protect…
Kenyan Fuerte Avocados Now Cost More Than Hass — What’s Behind the Price Flip?
The Kenyan Fuerte avocado season is coming to a premature end, with stocks exhausted due to high demand. "Fuerte avocados are becoming increasingly hard to find, and their prices are…
How Avocado Farming is Creating a New Generation of Millionaires in Kenya
Kenya's avocado boom is turning smallholder farmers into millionaires. Discover how rising global demand, government support, and improved farming practices are transforming livelihoods and driving economic growth in the agricultural…
Why Kenya’s Avocado Industry Needs to Expand Beyond Europe to Succeed
Kenyan avocado exporters face challenges due to disruptions in the Middle East, which have increased freight costs and transit times. Instead of retreating, they need to expand production, diversify markets…
Kenya avocado farmers getting lots of attention from export market and also enjoys a competitive advantage over other exporting countries
Kenya has since been known as an agricultural country with leading exports like tea, coffee, flowers, but there is a new produce that is getting lots of attention- the avocado.…