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December Papaya Output Down on Year

WASHINGTON - Feb 9/10 - SNS -- Hawaii fresh papaya production is estimated at 2.65 million pounds for December 2009, up 6% from November but 7% lower than a year ago, according to the USDA.

Total crop area for December is estimated at 1,975 acres, unchanged from November but 18% below December 2008. Harvested area totaled 1,320 acres, unchanged from the previous month but 10% lower than last year. Warm, dry weather in December aided fruit development and ripening.

         Papayas:  Area and Fresh Production by Month, Hawaii, 2008-2009
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            :                    Area                     : Fresh Production 1/
            :-------------------------------------------------------------------
    Month   :     Total in Crop     :      Harvested      :          :
            :---------------------------------------------:   2008   :   2009
            :   2008    :   2009    :   2008   :   2009   :          :
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            :   ---------------- Acres ----------------        1,000 Pounds
            :
Nov         :   2,420       1,975      1,450      1,320      2,745      2,500
Dec         :   2,410       1,975      1,460      1,320      2,850      2,645
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1/  Utilized fresh production.

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