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The world avocado market is worth at least $9 billion globally and NZ Avocado is confident supply is increasing, but demand is increasing even more, says chief executive Jen Scoular.

Māori farming organisations are increasing their investment in horticulture.

Young people wanting a diverse job and good career prospects should look into horticulture.

Northland farmer Ivan Stanisich has a herd of 215 milking cows, a 40ha avocado orchard and in his spare time is developing another 37ha of avocados.

Demand to get into the avocado industry is exceeding the supply of trees, says the chair of the Avocado Growers Association.

Avocados will replace dairy on a 405ha farm on the shores of the Kaipara Harbour.

New Zealand Avocados chief executive Jen Scoular was in China last week looking at the potential market for avocados.

MOVE OVER New Zealand milkpowder, here come the avocados.