Farmers in Kenya are starting to shift from traditionally grown maize to avocados because of their better prices and yields. One such farmer, Albert Gumo, started his avocado journey just over a month ago and has already had two successful harvests. He is happy with the results.
“I started harvesting about five weeks ago. The first harvest I got 6,000 Kenya shillings [USD 50]. The second harvest I got 11,000 Kenya shillings [USD 92], the third harvest after eight weeks will probably net me 30,000 [USD 250],” Mr Gumo said.
Small-scale farmers like Mr Gumo who have traditionally grown maize in the region are shifting to avocado farming because of poor sales and changing weather patterns. Farmers are also able to harvest the crop continuously for eight months.
Mr Gumo is one of 5,000 farmers working in the region.
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