Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The future of Uganda’s Hass avocado industry is promising, with prices continuing to climb in the local and global markets. The National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) global market is currently valued at over $8 billion and is projected to reach more than $ 20 billion …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agricultural Advisory Services- NAADS’ newly instituted nucleus farmer strategy has boosted the planting of two high-value crops; macadamia nuts, and avocado. The two crops are a new addition to Uganda’s agribusiness sector, and are highly cherished due to their economic potential, thanks to …
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Kyenjojo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Kyenjojo district have asked the government to intensify sensitization of macadamia and hass avocado growing across the country. Hass avocado is a commercially popular and nutritious fruit and one of the 19 crops that the Ministry of Agriculture is promoting under the Agricultural value …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Agriculture minister Frank Tumwebaze has proposed the introduction of Hass Avocado in Busoga to replace sugarcane growing. Hass Avocado is a commercially popular and nutritious fruit and one of the 19 crops that the Ministry of Agriculture is promoting under the Agricultural value chain development strategy. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture has intensified research on the viability of Hass avocado farming in the different parts of the country. Hass Avocado is a variety said to be incredibly nutritious and containing potassium, heart-healthy acids as well as fibre. The variety with a dark green …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Agriculture Committee of parliament wants Government to promote Hass avocado growing countrywide, saying it will boost farmer’s income. Hass avocado is one of the most trending fruit at the moment with demand stretching from Europe, China, the United States and Middle East. The avocado, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans attempting to enter into the Hass avocado growing business are finding it tough to buy expensive seedlings, dealers have said. A seedling for Hass Avocado is being sold between Shs 5,000 and Shs 8,000 apiece with farmers and middlemen dealing in the fruit saying …
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