Lauded for its health benefits and adored as a topping for toast, the humble avocado is a certified A-lister of the produce world. It’s also a powerful economic engine: avocado farming today is a ...

Though it is not native to California, the avocado is arguably as tied to the state’s identity as the orange once was. Avocado farmers face multiple challenges: occasional drought, irregular crop ...

Kenya, a country in East Africa, is an ideal location for sustainable avocado farming. It’s nearly 5,000 feet above sea level, while the Kenyan Highlands rise to over 17,000 feet. This elevation ...

In June, the Department of Agriculture suspended the import of avocados from Mexico. The decision followed reports that two USDA inspectors were held against their will amid police protests in ...

Avocados surged in popularity with Millennials a decade ago, leading to criticism about overspending on avocado toast ‒ but a new study shows they were far from the first generation to love the ...

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Women in Cherang’any in Trans Nzoia County have been urged to embrace avocado farming as an alternative to traditional maize cultivation. The move is part of a larger campaign to empower women ...

The 67-year-old is symbolic of efforts by the western Japanese city of Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture, long known primarily ...

Please enable JavaScript to read this content. CS Agriculture Mithika Linturi (in glasses), accompanied by Agricultural Food Authority Cornelly Serem, inspects a ...

The ancient peoples of Latin America did us all a tremendous favor by saving avocados from extinction and gradually making them tastier over thousands of years of domestication. (Credit: Markus via ...

Avocados sit at the heart of many healthy plates. They add good fats, fiber, and a creamy taste that works from breakfast to dinner. But one curious question keeps popping up. Is there just one ...