date:May 23, 2016
er. The challenges come when out of season, as demand drops and processors demand fewer papayas; prices then are also under pressure.
Difficult season for Ghana
Between April and August is the low season for the Ghanaian papaya sector. The peak is recorded between September and March. This season has been extremely dry and the volumes are small, partly due to lack of irrigation systems. It has also been really hot, with temperatures of 39 and 40 degrees Celsius. Last year, there was a better