The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture has assured Ghanaians that tomato prices are expected to decline significantly in the coming weeks as farmers across the country begin harvesting their produce.
According to him, increased local production is expected to boost supply to markets and help stabilize prices, bringing relief to consumers who have faced rising tomato costs in recent months.
John Dumelo, who is also the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, disclosed this on his official Facebook page, where he outlined measures being implemented by the government to ensure a sustained supply of tomatoes throughout the year.
“The prices of tomatoes should see a sharp decline these coming weeks as Ghanaian farmers have started harvesting,” Mr. Dumelo stated.
He further revealed that preparations are underway for large-scale dry-season tomato farming to ensure a steady supply of the commodity throughout next year.
“We are also actively preparing for large-scale dry-season tomato farming from December to June next year,” he said.
The Deputy Minister explained that lands have already been cleared, particularly in the northern parts of the country, ahead of the upcoming dry-season farming programme.
He noted that nursing and transplanting activities are expected to commence in October to enable farmers to begin cultivation on schedule.
“We have provided solar-powered boreholes as well as irrigation inputs to farmers to actively pursue dry-season tomato farming to augment the shortfalls next year,” Mr. Dumelo added.
He expressed confidence that the interventions would increase production, reduce seasonal shortages and help maintain stable tomato prices throughout the year, while improving food security and supporting farmers across the country.
Story by : Amos Konyo
