Avocado farming promising endeavor for Tanzania
The Arusha Region of Tanzania has a high potential for exports of avocados. Almost 9,000 tons -valued at $30 million - were exported last year, while some seven years before that, the number was almost zero.
Yesterday, growers could witness the launch of the first avocado cluster for farmers in the northern zone regions. The facility will assist farmers in training, input and seedlings supplies, as well as access to new processing technologies and markets.
Taha Group chief executive officer Jacquiline Mkindi said Tanzania should seize the opportunity due to the increasing demand for the food crop in international markets. She said the demand for avocados from Tanzania is much higher due to their high quality.