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Horticulture earnings in the first eight months of the year rose to Sh101 billion from Sh97 billion in similar period last year, as more countries opened up their economies on easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
The earnings were boosted by higher demand of fruits as Europe—Kenya’s major market for fresh produce— rolled back most of the restrictions that were in place to control the spread of coronavirus.
Fruits earnings continued to register significant growth, rallying by 50 percent to Sh15 billion from Sh10 billion previously.
The improved income from fruits was boosted by enhanced volumes of avocado as harvesting continues in the country.
“The fruit sub-sector has been expanding and growing owing to exports of avocado amid high demand in the world market,” said Benjamin Tito, head of Horticulture Directorate.
Horticulture earnings jump to Sh101 billion
Horticulture earnings in the first eight months of the year rose to Sh101 billion from Sh97 billion in similar period last year, as more countries opened up their economies on easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
The earnings were boosted by higher demand of fruits as Europe—Kenya’s major market for fresh produce— rolled back most of the restrictions that were in place to control the spread of coronavirus.
Fruits earnings continued to register significant growth, rallying by 50 percent to Sh15 billion from Sh10 billion previously.
The improved income from fruits was boosted by enhanced volumes of avocado as harvesting continues in the country.
“The fruit sub-sector has been expanding and growing owing to exports of avocado amid high demand in the world market,” said Benjamin Tito, head of Horticulture Directorate.
Horticulture earnings jump to Sh101 billion