In recent weeks the vagaries of the prevailing weather patterns have seen prices at some of our greens and vegetable markets take off on a rollercoaster ride, though the surfeit of farm produce that has been brought to market very recently has seen a high level of spoilage as bargains continue to far outstrip demand.
Up to about a month ago, vendors in Bourda Market were retailing tomatoes at $400 a pound, while carilla prices were being quoted at $300 per pound, though there were few to be seen, vendors being timid that at those prices much would be left on their hands.
Last Saturday, it was much the same when Stabroek Business visited the Parika Market. The vendors were reporting that while prices were “good” business was “slow.”