Poor transportation compromises avocado quality in Kenya
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has raised concerns over poor methods used to transport avocados from farms to packing houses. AFA director of Horticultural Crops Directorate, Benjamin Tito, said some buyers are using open pickups to transport avocado, something which affects quality of the fruits.
According to Tito, the AFA has outlined strategies to ensure the quality
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