{
  "id": 19401487,
  "title": "Vegetable farmers urge gov’t to capture Anloga tomato factory in 2027 budget",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/vegetable-farmers-urge-govt-to-capture-anloga-tomato-factory-in-2027-19401487",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T21:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/vegetable-farmers-urge-govt-to-capture-anloga-tomato-factory-in-2027-budget/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vegetable farmers in Anloga District, Volta Region have urged the government to allocate funds for a tomato processing factory in the 2027 budget, in order to tackle post-harvest losses and boost their income. Mr. Emmanuel Gbede, a local farmer, indicated that tomato farming is a vital economic activity in several communities, including Anloga, Avume, Dzita, and Anyanui. He lamented the financial losses incurred due to the lack of a reliable processing facility, as tomatoes often had to be sold at lower prices due to their perishable nature. By including the factory in the national budget, farmers would be able to process their excess produce into tomato paste, puree, and other products, which could be stored and sold year-round, reducing dependency on imported goods and strengthening local agriculture. Mr. Gbede called upon the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, and other stakeholders to prioritize the project in the 2027 budget, and to consider feasibility studies, funding, and implementation plans. He emphasized that the factory would benefit not only tomato farmers, but also transport operators, traders, packaging companies, and other businesses. The farmers stressed the need for the government to provide support through improved irrigation, quality seeds, affordable fertilizers, extension services, and modern equipment, to further increase productivity and ensure a steady supply of raw materials. They expressed hope that the government's inclusion of the factory in the budget would demonstrate its commitment to addressing farmers' long-standing challenges and promoting agro-industrial development.",
  "summary": "Vegetable farmers in the Anloga District of the Volta Region have appealed to the government to include provision for a tomato processing factory in the 2027 national budget to address persistent post-harvest losses and improve their livelihoods.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}