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Jamaica's papaya industry
Jamaica
Sunday 20 April 2008
Jamaica's Papaya industry started in 1985 with approximately 30 acres of land being cultivated. Since then Jamaica's position as a leading Papaya exporter has grown significantly, with exports to the US, Canada and the UK.
Papaya is currently cultivated on 800 acres of land located mainly in St. Thomas and Trelawny.
There are 8 main papaya growers in Jamaica and together they employ a labour force of approx. 600 persons.
Jamaica exports the Sunrise variety which has a deep red flesh. There are other varieties including Solo, Kapahoe from Hawaii, Maradol from Mexico and Sunset from Brazil.
The main problem with papaya exports around the world are the Ring Spot Virus and the Jamaica Papaya Growers Association has been working to develop resistant strains.
Papaya is currently cultivated on 800 acres of land located mainly in St. Thomas and Trelawny.
There are 8 main papaya growers in Jamaica and together they employ a labour force of approx. 600 persons.
Jamaica exports the Sunrise variety which has a deep red flesh. There are other varieties including Solo, Kapahoe from Hawaii, Maradol from Mexico and Sunset from Brazil.
The main problem with papaya exports around the world are the Ring Spot Virus and the Jamaica Papaya Growers Association has been working to develop resistant strains.
