Glut! Farmers count losses as prices crash, customers happy
Farmers of vegetables in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region are counting their losses as a sharp decline in the prices of tomatoes, pepper and okra threatens to undermine their incomes.
Farmers in the Nabdam District of Ghana's Upper East Region are facing significant losses due to a sharp decrease in vegetable prices, particularly for tomatoes, pepper, and okra. Market surveys conducted by the Daily Graphic in three major markets revealed that tomato prices dropped from GH¢120-150 per bucket to GH¢60-70, while the cost of production for these vegetables remained high. The decline in prices has left farmers worried about recovering their investments and has brought some relief to consumers.
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