MOROGORO, Oct. 1 -- GAIRO District in Morogoro Region is emerging as a promising hub for avocado production in Tanzania, thanks to government efforts and support from agricultural stakeholders aimed at transforming the crop into a major driver of economic growth for local communities and the nation at large.

Farmers in villages within Ngonwe Division are capitalising on the regions favourable climate and fertile soils, which are ideal for avocado cultivation.

According to the District Agriculture Officer, Phillemon Issack, a total of 105,360 avocado seedlings have already been distributed to farming groups in the division.

“We expect to harvest 460.08 tonnes of avocados in the initial seasons by 2028, and yields are projected to ...