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Avocado trade taking off in Uganda

Frank YigaJune 17, 2021

Uganda is set to become one of the top global avocado exporters in the next 10 years. Its high-quality soil, rainfall patterns and warm climate make it uniquely positioned to grow the Hass avocado — sought-after for its comparatively quick cultivation time and its durability. But some locals are skeptical about the Hass avocado taking over, afraid it will mean Indigenous varieties go extinct.

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