The superfood, which is rich in fiber and good fats, is particularly vulnerable in a hotter, drier environment because it consumes a lot of water when it grows.
In the 2010s, the fruit went global, being linked to pricey brunch menus and millennials.
However, a survey by the nonprofit Christian Aid indicates that as its popularity rises, production is declining in important developing nations, including Burundi, Chile, Peru, Spain, South Africa, and Mexico, because of more unstable conditions.
There are now requests for increased assistance for vulnerable avocado farmers.
Climate change in Burundi, according to avocado farmer and Farmer’s Pride president Jolis Bigirimana, “is a huge problem, especially for avocado growers.”
