Samenvatting

This study intended to improve the avocado export value chain in order to stimulate local development for Gisagara district/ Southern Province and National Agriculture Export Board(NAEB). The findings indicate that avocado value chain in SAVE sector/Gisagara district is characterised by small lands holding of less than 0.5ha, with production less than 500kg per agriculture season. It is also characterised by lack of Avocado producer groups, lack of chain coordination and weak relationship among chain actors, absence of policies and marketing institution to drive value chain as well poor information sharing among stakeholders. Poor agronomic practices and lack of know-how in production are the main factors hindering production of quality avocado.