The Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) and Agricultural Food Authority (AFA) in Kenya imposed a temporary suspension on avocado exports in November 2023, set to be lifted on March 1, 2024. The decision was based on field surveys assessing fruit ripeness and volume in key production areas. This strategy is commonly used in Kenya to prevent the export of immature avocados and uphold the country's international reputation. During the suspension, only limited quantities of avocados were permitted for air export.
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In Kenya HCD (Horticultural Crops Directorate) and AFA (Agricultural Food Authority) closed the avocado campaign in November 2023 and suspended exports. The export suspension will be lifted on March 1, 2024. This decision follows field surveys conducted by AFA to assess fruit ripeness and volume in key production areas of the country. In Kenya, temporary export bans are one of the main ways to avoid an immature avocado crop and thus maintain Kenya's ...
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