Promising avocado farming gradually edging out traditional tea farms in Bureti
Tea requires year-round maintenance, frequent plucking and constant input application, yet many farmers say the margins of profit are gradually shrinking. By contrast, avocado farming, buoyed by strong export demand, is attracting younger farmers seeking quicker and potentially higher returns.
Avocado farmers in Kenya relieved after quality agency permits harvesting of new crop for export
In a public notice issued by AFA Director General Calistus Kundu, exporters have been instructed to adhere to new guidelines aimed at safeguarding quality and maintaining Kenya’s reputation in international markets.
