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By Alfred Geresom Musamali March 8, 2023 Five Photos by Alfred Geresom Musamali The Government of Uganda (GoU) has started a process of establishing benchmark indicators to assist it better understand the current situation of Hass avocado and other emerging non-traditional cash crop value chains as a guide in supporting, monitoring and evaluating the performance […]

By Alfred Geresom Musamali March 12th, 2023 Photos by Alfred Geresom Musamali* The Uganda National Avocado Cooperative (AvoCoop) Union has welcomed an initiative by the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) to subsidise the prices of Hass avocado and other non-traditiional high value crops by 70%. Other non-traditiional high value crops are cashew and macadamia nuts. […]

By Humphrey Wampula The Hass avocado is widely considered to be the best option for both commercial cultivation and personal consumption due to its taste, texture, and versatility. The avocado, also known as an alligator pear, is a fruit that is native to Central and South America. The Hass avocado is a specific variety of […]

By Humphrey Wampula Avocado exports from Uganda have been on the rise in recent years, and this trend is projected to continue into the future. This is good news for Ugandan avocado farmers, who stand to benefit from increased incomes as a result of higher demand for their crops. In this article, we will take […]

By Humphrey Wampula Avocado farming in Uganda has been on the rise in recent years due to the increasing demand for the fruit both locally and internationally. The country has ideal climatic conditions for avocado farming, with areas such as Bukalasa, Kabale, and Kasese being particularly suitable. However, for farmers to achieve maximum yields and […]

By Humphrey Wampula Uganda’s government is facing increasing pressure to invest in avocado farming as a means of boosting economic growth and creating jobs for its citizens. The demand for avocados is on the rise globally, and Uganda has the ideal climate and soil conditions to grow the fruit. However, currently, avocado production in Uganda […]

By Humphrey Wampula Avocado farming and export in Uganda is a growing industry that has the potential to provide significant economic benefits for the country. The climate and soil conditions in Uganda are well-suited to avocado cultivation, and there is a growing demand for avocados in international markets. This case study will examine the current […]