Dr Bawumia expresses sympathy with farmers over their inability to sell their produce even at reduced prices
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate for the 2028 elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed deep concern over the plight of Ghanaian farmers who are unable to sell their harvest even at reduced prices.
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP candidate for the 2028 elections, voiced his sympathy for Ghanaian farmers suffering from the inability to sell their produce, even when prices are reduced. Bawumia described the plight as unacceptable, promising sweeping reforms to protect local farmers and ensure food sovereignty. During a meeting with the National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) leadership in Accra, NASTAG highlighted that 90% of Ghana's vegetable seeds are imported, leading to flooded markets and leaving farmers stranded with maize, rice, and soybeans they cannot sell.
The association raised concerns about regulatory gaps in the National Seed Policy, the monopolization of public seed procurement by political seed merchants, and infrastructure challenges. Bawumia expressed concern over farmers' inability to sell their produce, emphasizing its negative impact on agriculture and national development.
He pledged to invest heavily in research, sector transformation, and learning from successful agricultural practices elsewhere to support the sector's growth.
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