Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya’s Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) said on Friday that it has reviewed the country’s avocado maturity indices and post-harvest handling process to safeguard the export market as global demand for the fruit surges. Kenya will now only export fruits that have a minimum of 24 …
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It can help you stay heart healthy | THE INDEPENDENT | Eating two servings of avocados each week may boost your heart health and lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, according to new research. Avocados are nutrient-dense fruits that contain dietary fiber, minerals, and healthy fats previously shown to improve …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Having trouble to decide which fruit to plant to generate income? Avocado could be a good bet. It can go on a toast, with pizza, morning katogo and make good juice. The growing demand for fruits both domestically and internationally has forced several farmers to …
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