We started our company in 1998. Back then we were growing cabbage and selling it on the local markets. As prices for cabbage were too low, it was not cost effective. That is why we started growing Papaya Solo in 1999 on 2 acres in the central region of Ghana. Quite soon, M.G. Farms was able to start its own export. However, the climate in the central region was not ideal for growing papayas so we decided to move to the eastern region of Ghana. This turned out to be a very good decision as the temperatures and the rain pattern are more suitable for growing papayas. Today, M.G. Farms owns 100 acres of land which is used for growing papayas. In 2015 we started using 26,5 acres for organic agriculture as we noticed that conventional farming is not that good for the habitat, the soil and also the animals living here due to the use of fertilizers and herbicides. We asked ourselves a few times what we could do about it and then decided to start organic papaya farming. Now we are excited to have our first organic papaya yield in September 2016.
Kwadwo Inkoom
M.G. Farms ltd
Hi, my name is Kwadwo Inkoom and I am the founder of M.G. Farms Ltd from Ghana. Thank you for buying our tasty organic papayas.
What products do you grow and what’s special about your products?
We mainly grow Papaya Solo and also some cassava, maize and plantains for the local market. A good papaya has many minerals and is very healthy for your skin and body. It is very good to protect your stomach and it also improves digestion. In case of stomach or digestion problems we recommend to eat the seeds of the papaya. If you do not like to eat them, you could also make a papaya smoothie and simply blend in the seeds. We also do that a lot as the seeds are killing 5 different types of worms.
What is important when growing Papaya Solo?
To get a healthy and tasteful Papaya Solo the fruit has to get all the nutrition from the soil. So it is important to have good soil which is not poisoned by fertilizers or washed out by the rain. However, most important is the weed control. That was one of our biggest hurdles which we had to overcome when switching from conventional to organic agriculture. To handle all the weed we need 75% more manpower than for conventional papaya growing. Of course we are doing lots of research and investigations to improve this.
What are your plans for the future?
At the moment we get all the water we need for the plants from the rain. However, we are now building a dam in order to get irrigation and to be less dependent on rainfall. The irrigation can then help us to grow cover crops to prevent the weeds from growing. By doing that the 75% more labor that it takes us to get control over the weed can then be used to generate some additional income by growing and selling these cover crops.
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How do I get some seeds to
Submitted by Addai Douglas on 11 June 2021 - 9:41am
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How do I get some seeds to start my own farm
Bought your papayas at a
Submitted by Miles & Lizzy on 23 June 2021 - 12:26am
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Ireland
Bought your papayas at a market in Dublin, Ireland and we are very excited to try them. Thank you!
I recently bought three of
Submitted by Natxo on 22 September 2021 - 3:38pm
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Spain
I recently bought three of your papayas in Castro Urdiales and they were delicious. I hope to soon be able to grow my own fruit like you do. Thank you for your work and best wishes for the future.
Enjoying your wonderful
Submitted by An Tairseach Or... on 16 November 2021 - 3:15pm
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Wicklow, Ireland
Enjoying your wonderful Papayas here on the east coast of Ireland, in our own organic farm shop, and receiving great feedback from customers on the flavour. Congratulations on your achievements in organic farming. Your video is excellent, Kwadwo. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for the support!
Submitted by Redactie2 on 12 January 2022 - 2:40pm
Thank you for the support! Let's make each year an organic and sustainable one :)
We're in love with your
Submitted by Sally&Asta on 4 February 2022 - 3:32pm
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Holland
We're in love with your papayas. WE TESTIFY TO YOUR PAPAYA. We've been eating them with salt and lime juice AND OMG IT'S THE BEST EVER. Thank your for producing such excellent fruit. Best wishes Sally and Asta
I got a fruitbasket from my
Submitted by Adriana on 27 February 2022 - 11:17am
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Sweden
I got a fruitbasket from my friend containing your papaya. It was very tasty and my children really enjoyed it.
Keep up the good work
We had your papaya this
Submitted by Masa on 29 May 2022 - 12:23pm
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Croatia
We had your papaya this morning. It was delicious. And it was the first papaya my daughter (1y 3m) has ever tasted. I gave her a slice and she enjoyed it. Congratulations on your efforts and good work.
I really loved to be able to learn more where the fruit we eat is grown.
Best regards!
Good Morning
Submitted by Michelle on 9 October 2022 - 9:43am
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South Africa
Good Morning
I have a farm available for agricultural production and would like to rent out land space to grow pawpaws. I am based in the Western Cape and I am renting the land for R6000 per hectare. I would like to know if you would like to branch out into the Western Cape. We would like to get the production going within the next 3 months. Please contact me on bluefoxintelserv@gmail.com or WhatsApp (+27) 0815013468
Kind Regards
Michelle
Your organic farming
Submitted by Momodou mboob on 25 December 2022 - 1:32am
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The Gambia
Your organic farming experience should encourage others to follow.
We have just started an organic papaya farm on just half an acre using F1 Horizon seeds. Anyone interested in the seeds please contact us on WhatsApp +447824510041
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Your organic farming
Your organic farming experience should encourage others to follow.
We have just started an organic papaya farm on just half an acre using F1 Horizon seeds. Anyone interested in the seeds please contact us on WhatsApp +447824510041
Good Morning
Good Morning
I have a farm available for agricultural production and would like to rent out land space to grow pawpaws. I am based in the Western Cape and I am renting the land for R6000 per hectare. I would like to know if you would like to branch out into the Western Cape. We would like to get the production going within the next 3 months. Please contact me on bluefoxintelserv@gmail.com or WhatsApp (+27) 0815013468
Kind Regards
Michelle
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