Ghanaians may soon get some relief from the high cost of tomatoes, as Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture and actor John Dumelo says tomato prices are expected to see a sharp decline in the coming weeks. In a recent social media post,
Dumelo revealed that farmers across the country have started harvesting tomatoes, which is expected to increase supply on the market and help bring prices down. He also disclosed that preparations are already underway for large-scale dry-season tomato farming from December this year to June next year.
According to Dumelo, lands have largely been cleared, particularly in the northern parts of Ghana, with the nursing and transplanting of tomato seedlings expected to begin in October. He further announced that solar-powered boreholes and irrigation inputs have been provided to farmers to support dry-season production.
The initiative is aimed at increasing tomato production and reducing the shortages that often lead to soaring prices, particularly during periods when farmers struggle with water availability.
Dumelo’s announcement has sparked optimism among consumers and food vendors who have been feeling the pinch of expensive tomatoes.
With harvesting already underway and preparations for expanded dry-season farming progressing, many Ghanaians will be hoping that the increased production finally brings some much-needed relief to their pockets.
Could cheaper tomatoes finally be on the way?
