Upturn Farming

End-to-end Hass Avocado farm management and consultancy in Kenya. From planning, building orchards to market linkages. Catering for local & foreign investors.

[Upturn Farming @UpturnFarming]

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

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Eat it with another avocado.

[Omolola🇨🇦 @barllymarma]

Would you eat it with boiled yam or bread?

[Upturn Farming @UpturnFarming]

Many many times. From our experience, this account for about 1% of the production (size 12-20).

[No filter Skin @NoFilterSkin]

Have you ever opened up a perfect avocado to find only a tiny seed?

[Chinese Embassy in Kenya @ChineseEmbKenya]

Documentary | Zero Tariffs, Infinite Opportunities — The Zero-Tariff Journey of Kenyan Avocados🥑 to China
Two months after the implementation of China's zero-tariff treatment, more and more Kenyan avocados are entering the Chinese market and reaching households across the country.
This short documentary offers an in-depth look at the positive impact of the zero-tariff treatment on Kenyan avocado farmers, the upgrading of local specialty industries, and the improvement of community livelihoods.
It also explores how this policy dividend can be better leveraged to expand mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Kenya across a wider range of sectors, creating new opportunities for shared growth and development.
#ZeroTariff #KenyanAvocados #ChinaAfrica

[Upturn Farming @UpturnFarming]

Premature harvesting is a major concern.

This is mainly due to knowledge gap, fear of theft, broker/farmers who want quick cash (greed) and more.

We however still have farmers producing quality fruits out there.

[Paddy G. @paddygituma]

@ChineseEmbKenya premature harvesting and excessive cross breeding to meek market demand has made kenyan avocados lose their distinct flavour and nutritional punch, they all taste like water now, some taste like nothing...used to be my favorite fruit now i just pass them by like a muddy puddle

[Upturn Farming @UpturnFarming]

More reason to invest on avocado business.

[Guo Haiyan 郭海燕 @AmbGuoHaiyan]

Documentary | Zero Tariffs, Infinite Opportunities — The Zero-Tariff Journey of Kenyan Avocados🥑 to China✈️
Two months after the implementation of China's zero-tariff treatment, more and more Kenyan avocados are entering the Chinese market and reaching households across the country.
This short documentary offers an in-depth look at the positive impact of the zero-tariff treatment on Kenyan avocado farmers, the upgrading of local specialty industries, and the improvement of community livelihoods.
It also explores how this policy dividend can be better leveraged to expand mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Kenya across a wider range of sectors, creating new opportunities for shared growth and development.🇨🇳🇰🇪
#KenyanAvocados #ChinaAfrica #KenyaExports

[Upturn Farming @UpturnFarming]

💯 Most important hire professional to help you plan and manage your farm.

[Germaine ABAYIRINGIRA @Trichiia]

Premium Tips for Profitable Avocado Farming

Avocado farming can be highly profitable, but only when managed with precision. Many farmers plant avocados and wait for miracles. Successful growers follow strategy, not luck.

1. Choose the Right Variety
Not all avocado varieties perform the same. Hass dominates the export market due to its long shelf life and high oil content. Always select certified seedlings adapted to your climate.

2. Soil Is Everything
Avocados hate waterlogging. Plant only in well-drained, deep soils with plenty of organic matter. Raised beds are not optional in heavy soils; they are a necessity.

3. Spacing Determines Yield
Overcrowding reduces fruit size and increases disease pressure. Proper spacing allows airflow, sunlight penetration, and easier management throughout the orchard’s life.

4. Smart Irrigation, Not Excess Water
Avocado roots are shallow and sensitive. Frequent light irrigation is better than deep flooding. Mulching helps conserve moisture and keeps roots cool.

5. Nutrition Must Be Balanced
Excess nitrogen gives leaves, not fruits. Focus on potassium, calcium, magnesium, boron, and zinc for strong flowering, fruit set, and quality.

6. Pruning Is Profit Management
Unpruned trees waste energy and produce uneven fruits. Light, regular pruning improves sunlight distribution and increases market-grade yields.

7. Flowering Is a Critical Stage
Stress during flowering causes fruit drop. Ensure adequate water, micronutrients, and pest control at this stage. This is where profits are decided.

8. Pest and Disease Prevention Beats Cure
Root rot, fruit flies, and thrips can silently destroy income. Prevention through drainage, hygiene, and monitoring is cheaper than treatment.

9. Paint Tree Trunks
Whitewashing trunks protects trees from sunburn, pest invasion, and bark cracking, especially in young orchards.

10. Market Before You Harvest
Know your buyer before fruits mature. Timing harvest with market demand gives better prices and avoids losses.

Final Thought
Avocado farming rewards discipline, patience, and knowledge. Treat it like a business, not a side activity, and it will pay you like one.

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@deosparta @mutange_vin That is why I said we need to liberate our mind.

Ask @mutange_vin how many times he goes to the shop to buy so called products and you will have your answer.

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@deosparta @mutange_vin If each of us have a garden, then the greed food industry will be nowhere to go. But before that, we have to liberate out mind first.

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@254Quantum @TheOrganicPod @KiprutToo @KeKirwa @ArapTilingi @Ruthjelagat13 @MaryK2022 In additional, we tend to use straight fertilisers which imbalances the nutritions and bring about the acidity you are talking about.

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@TheOrganicPod @KiprutToo @KeKirwa @ArapTilingi @Ruthjelagat13 @MaryK2022 Some of the soil test we conducted on those areas show soil nutrients are depleted. So, the situation it is not good.

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Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

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@lydia_jaber 😀

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The season is back. Get yourself quality Hass Avocados.

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@mnm_meya It is not because an avocado is missing 😀

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When life gives you lemons… throw them back and ask for avocados.

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Thank you David

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A picture worth a thousands words.

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Happy Valentine 💋

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@osumo_brad Hiyo guac 😋.

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@Kimuzi_ This is how we spread happiness.