Taste for Kenya’s avocado grows

Firm is also exploring value addition opportunities in a number of these crops and hope that further exciting opportunities to diversify the income.

Land owners and conservationists had raised concerns on environmental impact the farm would have on the local ecosystem.

Income is more than half of the proceeds earned by farmers in the sector countrywide.

Avocado oil offers a great option for high heat cooking due to its high smoking point.

Avocado is a versatile fruit with different uses across the food and beauty industry.

The resumption of international flights to importing countries is expected to offer a lifeline to thousands of workers in the sector who were laid off

The MP says the initiative will help farmers will harvest fruits and conserve the environment

The proposed Avocado law will work against farmers’ interests

MCAs argue some players in the avocado sub-sector were not involved in public participation when law was being drafted

Bill will require all avocado buyers and traders to have a contractual agreement with the county

Assembly Agriculture Committee Chairman Charles Kahoro said members will deliberate on the bill.

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