date:May 25, 2016
The agricultural sector of Ghana has been suffering from an intense drought. The dry season lasted for over three and a half months. Temperatures on average have been between 39 to 40 degrees Celsius, while the lack of rain impairs the irrigation of the fields.
The current situation is very bad due to the climatic conditions, says Basan George of Eve-Lyn Farms. His company grows and exports papaya, with a main focus on the Solo variety. The papaya production in Ghana is currently in its