Avocados from Africa are sustainable compared to the rest of the world

Published 2021년 5월 4일

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Avocado farming, especially in Central and South America, has been criticized for its environmental and economic impact, including water resource monopolization and biodiversity threats. However, in Africa, the sustainable model of avocado cultivation is gaining attention as a potential source of 'green gold' or a new oil. With high global demand, avocado has become a profitable export product, particularly in Nigeria and Uganda, which aim to become major exporters. This crop is seen as a way for African farmers to combat poverty, providing an alternative to coffee, which has seen decreased prices due to market competition. The sub-Saharan African climate, suitable for avocado cultivation without irrigation, and the adoption of environmentally sustainable practices like crop rotation and reduction of pesticides, further support the sustainability of this industry.

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Original content

Avocado, we should know by now, damages the environment and the economy of the areas where it is grown: especially in Central and South America. But in Africa, for a variety of reasons, the question could be different: then the sustainable African avocado appears on the world market, as reported by an investigation by the DW website, and there is already talk of new oil, or green gold. Due to high global demand, avocado has become a profitable export product. Its per capita consumption increased by 406% between 1990 and 2017. But in countries where it is traditionally grown, avocado is accused of monopolizing water resources (according to the Water Footprint Network, 2,000 liters of water are needed, i.e. 10 full bathtubs, to grow a single kilo of avocado) to the detriment of everyone, including humans; as well as being dangerous for biodiversity. However, crops are also growing in Africa: Nigeria and Uganda aim to increase their avocado production and become the main exporters in ...

Source: Dissapore