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    DETERMINANTS OF AVOCADO MARKET CHAIN ANALYSIS IN CASEOFBURSAWOREDA,ETHIOPIA
    (WOLKITE UNIVERSITY, 2025-08) ASHENAFI FIKADU
    This study investigates the determinants of the level of avocado supply in a given agricultural region. Avocado production has been receiving increased interest due to the demand for it in global marke tsandits health advantages. The research compares various independent variables like producer traits (age,gender, marital status, household size, and educational level), financial variables (incomes derivedfrom of -farm activities and farm land size), and access to market information with the purposeof assessingtheir ef ects on quantity supplied. With the use of quantitative analysis and regression, theresearchidentifies key determinants that shape levels of production. Evidence shows that factorssuchaseducational levels, farm sizes, and availability of market information have direct relationshipswithincreased supply of avocados, whereas family size and internal demand structures can be usedtoreducemarket availability. With the research, vital information for farmers, policy makers, and stakeholdersinagribusiness comes forth, talking about how to enhance avocado production as well as optimizethesupply to accommodate increased consumer demands.