Tomato prices to drop as Ghanaian farmers begin harvest — Dumelo
The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has assured consumers that tomato prices are expected to fall significantly in the coming weeks as farmers begin bringing their harvest to market.
According to Mr Dumelo, the increase in supply from the ongoing harvest should help ease the price pressures currently facing consumers.
In a Facebook post on Monday, September 7, 2026, the Deputy Minister also disclosed that preparations were underway for large-scale dry-season tomato cultivation between December 2026 and June 2027 to prevent anticipated shortages.
He said the government was paying particular attention to northern Ghana, where preparations for the next dry-season farming season have already begun.
Mr Dumelo said farmland had been cleared in several parts of the northern regions, with nursery activities and transplanting expected to commence in October.
To support farmers, the government has provided solar-powered boreholes and irrigation equipment aimed at expanding dry-season tomato production.
He explained that the interventions are intended to increase domestic tomato output and make up for expected production shortfalls during periods when traditional farming activities decline.
The Deputy Minister expressed confidence that expanding dry-season cultivation would help create a more reliable supply of tomatoes and reduce the sharp seasonal fluctuations in prices.
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