Tanzania, March 18 -- Arusha. Tanzania has achieved a significant surge in avocado exports, available data show.

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Avocado, dubbed 'the green gold', has featured prominently in the latest data compiled by the ministry of Agriculture that feature cash crops that performed incredibly well in export markets during the past three years.

The official statistics indicate that the butter fruit exports have soared from 17,711 metric tonnes worth $51 million in 2020/2021 to 26,826 metric tonnes in 2022/2023, earning the economy a staggering $77 million.

According to the Tanzania Horticultural Association (Taha), the rise in avocado exports and yields also stands as a testament to the power of ...