date:May 23, 2016
. Today, there is some cultivation, especially in greenhouses in the coastal areas, where papayas are grown year-round.
The papaya market is barely developed due to the limited local supply. Also, there is very little demand from wholesalers; therefore, prices stand at around 4.40 Euro per kilo.
Despite the low domestic demand, growers have succeeded in exporting to Europe. Furthermore, the country is investing in the breeding of new varieties that are better suited to the local climate. An ex