Farmers in northern South Africa are battling a scourge of organised avocado thieves who can steal more than a tonne's worth of produce in a single night – costing them millions of dollars. The nutrient-rich fruit's demand globally has boomed, resulting in the need for armed security and fencing to keep this unlikely commodity safe.

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