What is Avocado and why is it popular?

What is Avocado and why is it popular?

A fruit native to the tropics, avocados are incredibly valuable and nutrient-dense.

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Cultivation Start in India

How Did Avocado Farming Start in India?

In Tamil Nadu's Nilgiri Hills in the early 1900s, British Planters brought avocado. Later, it spread to additional nations.

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Challenges And  Opportunities

There are a number of difficulties, including low awareness, expensive costs, pests and diseases, and marketing problems. The opportunities include high costs, added value, and export possibility.

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Benefits

Growing avocados improves small farmers' livelihoods, crop diversity, revenue, and sense of security.

Future Prospects

Future Prospects

Demand for the fruit is growing. There is scope for improving productivity, quality and diversity of avocado varieties.