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Kakuzi Profit Plunge: Bad News for Avocado Farmers as Profit Falls 98 Percent
The Kakuzi profit plunge changes the risk picture for Kenya's avocado farmers. Kakuzi PLC reported net profit of KSh million for the six months to 30 June 2026. The same…
Bomet Hass avocado: 7 Proven Reasons Bomet Farmers Are Ditching Tea in 2026
Bomet Hass avocado farming is replacing tea at record speed in 2026. Bomet Hass avocado pays up to Sh25,000 per tree yearly. Tea pays Sh13 per kilo. That gap drives…
From Zero to 400kg: How Irrigation and Training Are Boosting Avocado Yields in Maragua Ridge
The arid landscape of Maragua Ridge in Murang'a County is transforming. Months after residents gained access to irrigation water through a national government initiative, farmers have received another major boost…
The 2026 Guide to Fuerte Avocado Farming: A Complete Overview of Kenya’s Green Avocado Variety
Fuerte avocado farming has long been a cornerstone of Kenya's horticultural sector. This variety was introduced to the Kenyan highlands in the 1970s by the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI),…
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…
Avocado Oil Processing in Kenya: A Growing Industry with Real Impact
Discover how avocado oil processing in Kenya is transforming smallholder farming, reducing food waste, and creating sustainable local industries through innovation and investment. Avocados have become a global symbol of…