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Murang’a avocado farmers earn record Sh500 million in 2016

Monday, January 02, 2017 — updated on December 25, 2020 - 2 min read

The county says it has succeeded in eradicating diseases that have in the past adversely affected returns from avocado. PHOTO | FILE

Avocado farmers in Murang’a County in 2016 earned a gross income of Sh500 million, the county has said as it moves to take over the business from brokers.

“It is one of the best performances so far. But it is way below the total potential since most of the proceeds were middle-men driven,” said Governor Mwangi wa Iria on Monday.