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Papaya Harvest Dips in AprilWASHINGTON - May 12/06 - SNS -- Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 1.89 million pounds for April, down 12% from last month and 30% lower than a year ago, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. Area in crop totaled 2,045 acres, down 1% from last month and 18% below April 2005. Harvested area totaled 1,770 acres, virtually unchanged from last month but 23% higher than the same month last year. April weather was generally warmer and drier, ending six weeks of continuous wet weather. Nutritional deficiencies due to soil leaching as well as disease outbreaks have been reported in orchards exposed to the previous month's continuous rains. April's sunny conditions and longer days were beneficial to young plantings. Normal farming activities were underway. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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