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Avocado Farming

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The Avocado Farming course provides farmers, extension officers, and agripreneurs with practical knowledge and skills for establishing and managing profitable avocado enterprises in Kenya. Developed by KALRO experts, this course combines scientific research with hands-on demonstrations to promote sustainable production, quality improvement, and market competitiveness of avocado value chains.

Learners will gain insights into the entire avocado production cycle — from site selection and seedling propagation to harvesting, post-harvest handling, and marketing. The course highlights key varieties grown in Kenya such as Hass, Fuerte, and Puebla, and offers guidance on soil and water management, pest and disease control, and climate-smart practices for maintaining high fruit quality and yield.

Through step-by-step training videos, participants will learn how to:

Select suitable avocado varieties based on agro-ecological zones.
Prepare land and establish an orchard with proper spacing and grafting techniques.
Manage nutrition, irrigation, and pruning for optimal tree health.
Identify and control common pests and diseases such as fruit flies, thrips, and root rot.
Harvest at the correct maturity and handle fruits to preserve dry matter content and export quality.
Access domestic and export markets while meeting quality and traceability standards.

By the end of this course, farmers will be equipped with practical skills to increase productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and enhance incomes through sustainable avocado production systems aligned with KALRO’s validated Technologies, Innovations, and Management Practices (TIMPs).

Section outline

Select section Module 1: Understanding the Avocado Value Chain

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Module 1: Understanding the Avocado Value Chain

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In this training video, we will learn the importance of various topics on avocado, the commercially preferred varieties and opportunities in maize farming
Select section Module 2: Seed Selection

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Module 2: Seed Selection
This video, will guide you on how to choose the right variety of maize as the cornerstone of a successful avocado farming venture.
Select section Session 3: Land Preparation and Planting

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Session 3: Land Preparation and Planting
In this video we’ll learn how to select the right site for avocado farming, Site Preparation, Seed Preparation and Planting.
Select section Module 4: Agronomic Practices/Crop Management

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Module 4: Agronomic Practices/Crop Management
In this module we will take a dive into the right agronomic practices of avocado until harvest
Select section Module 5: Water and Irrigation Management

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Module 5: Water and Irrigation Management
In this video we will learn how to provide just the right amount of water to your avocado trees.
Select section Module 6: Pest and Disease Management

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Module 6: Pest and Disease Management
For high yields and quality produce, you must protect your avocado orchard from destructive pests and diseases. This video provides a guide on how to regularly monitor and timely take action to prevent severe damage leading to losses.
Select section Module 7: Harvesting and Post-Harvest Practices

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Module 7: Harvesting and Post-Harvest Practices
The video explores how you can harvest your avocados and transport in the right way to protect their quality
Select section Module 8: Value Addition and Marketing

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Module 8: Value Addition and Marketing
In this video you will learn, some of the value addition opportunities in avocado for both local and international market

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