Training for better avocado cultivation for smallholder farmers.
Avocado cultivation continues to grow especially in East African countries. Also this cultivation does not require a lot of money and the patience for the growth of these fruits is often accompanied by great benefits at harvest time.
In Tanzania, this farming has started to gain momentum in 2015 where some people came forward and described the success they have achieved from avocado cultivation. According to 2012 statistics, the export volume of Tanzanian apricots was 488,492 kg, three years later in 2015 Tanzania exported 2,579,976 kg, an increase of 428.48%.
European countries such as Denmark, France, the United Kingdom, Norway and the Netherlands have expressed interest in avocados from East African countries, especially Tanzania. The regions most concentrated in the production of this crop are Kilimanjaro, Mbeya, Njombe and Iringa. This is due to the cold climate prevailing in those regions.Many farmers who engage in this trade sell in the export market. Most of them grow more avocados called Hass, because this avocado has a great reputation for staying long without rotting. This type of avocado is characterized by the appearance of its skin which is prone to rashes.
Agripromise Company Ltd company based in Njombe where more than 2,000 people have benefited from the crop through the company. Despite selling the crop, people close to the Agripromise company have benefited from employment.
It is important for the government to enable young people in the country, especially the unemployed, to get involved in agriculture as it is inexpensive so every region with a climate that allows the production of this crop would have a process of creating groups that will be budgeted for stimulating agriculture and uplifting young people so that they can benefit, earn a living and contribute to economic growth and development in general.
It is important for any farmer who wants to start this farm to be careful, because some avocado seedling producers have been dishonest so you can buy a lot of seedlings and incur losses. It is advisable to contact a specialist in fruit farming to create a good production plan and at the end of the day to make a profit.