Invest in resilient tomato varieties to cut imports – GHiH

The Ghana Institute of Horticulturists (GHiH) has urged the government to establish a dedicated fund to support the development and release of locally adaptable tomato varieties that are high-yielding, pest-resistant, and tolerant to heat. This is in an effort to boost domestic production and reduce the country’s dependence on imported tomatoes.

The institute has also called for the subsidisation of hybrid-pollinated tomato varieties to make improved planting materials more affordable and accessible to farmers. Additionally, the institute is ready to collaborate with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the Ministry of Local Government to develop training programs for Agricultural Extension Agents and other technical officers to improve tomato production, post-harvest handling, and other areas of the value chain.

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