This week, a five-year strategic plan for Bungoma Avocado Farmers Association (BAFA) has been launched. It aims at increasing avocado production in the entire western region of Kenya. BAFA Chairman, John Ndengwa, urged farmers to consider shifting from mixed farming and maize production to avocado farming to meet the high market demand.
Ndengwa said that his organization is partnering with the Bungoma County government and other organizations to enlist 30,000 farmers in the production of avocado fruits. He noted that according to a prior research Bungoma’s climate favors the growth of avocado.
He stated: “We are partnering with Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) to increase avocado production. This idea aims at promoting small holder farmers as avocado farming only needs a small piece of land.”
“The launch of the aggregated industrial park here in Bungoma is a big win for us as it will add value to the production of avocado products like oil extraction hence earn extra income for the farmers,” he added.
Source: nwnewsnetwork.org