Author: Sefakor

As Ghana pushes to increase tomato production to gain self-sufficiency, the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana is raising concerns about how that can be achieved, warning that the already-existing supply gap could reach 400,000 metric tonnes when post-harvest losses are factored in. The Chamber says producing an additional 100,000 tonnes under the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) launched in Anloga in the Volta Region on September 15 will not be sufficient to close the gap. In an interview with Citi Business, the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana, Anthony Morrison, says the annual tomato demand is estimated at…

The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has disclosed the government’s commitment to invest $200 million to expand tree crop production in Ghana, with special focus on the cashew industry as a major beneficiary. She made the disclosure on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the closing gala dinner of the 2026 African Cashew Alliance Annual Cashew Conference and Expo. Ofosu-Adjare says the investment will scale up tree crop production and strengthen Ghana’s value chain in the areas where the cashew industry has significant potential. “The government of Ghana is committing approximately $200 million to tree crop production, of…

Employing about one-third of Ghana’s total workforce, the agriculture sector is a major source of livelihood for families in mining communities. However, the rising cost of farm inputs, weed management difficulties, climate change and limited access to technical support continue to pose serious challenges to farmers. In view of the persistent challenges, a mining company, Asanko Gold Ghana Limited, has launched Phase Two of its Community Agricultural Support Program (CASP). In an address during the launch, the company’s General Manager, Justice Fenteng, said the 2nd phase has been structured to respond to the practical needs of farmers. He said this…

Crate shortages and limited market access are pushing tomato farmers in Anloga-Vume in the Volta Region toward heavy losses, as tonnes of uncollected produce rot in the fields. A recent trip to the Anloga District, a hub known for tomato and other vegetable production, found heaps of harvested tomatoes lying on sacks along the road, while crates and baskets sat full, waiting for buyers. According to one of the farmers, Augusta Sefakor Nazar, the area had recorded a bumper tomato harvest this season. She says even though the farmers harvest every day, the market is volatile and usually slows down…

Every year, two things happen in the tomato industry: consumers pay more for less in the lean season, while farmers receive less for their labour during the peak season. 2026 is arguably one of the most difficult years for consumers. Ghanaians on social media, especially women, ask about alternatives to fresh tomatoes because of skyrocketing prices. These posts reflect the reality of the tomato situation in local markets across the country. The blame is usually laid on the government for not seeking permanent solutions to the recurring problem affecting a country that consumes tons of millions of tomatoes annually. Ghanaians…

On tomato fields in Anloga District of the Volta Region, abundance and scarcity exist side by side. It is early morning, 32-year-old farmer Bright Adzrah, walks through rows of ripening tomatoes on his four-acre farm. The plants are heavy with fruit giving hope for his 60 tonnes target, yet not all of it will make it to market. “Yesterday, I harvested about 44 crates,” he says. “The rest are still on the farm because I don’t have buyers and even crates to carry them.” It is a striking contradiction in a year when consumers across Ghana have complained about soaring…

A Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) report says fresh tomato prices surged by 158.3% year-on-year in August 2026, making the basic ingredients in Ghanaian homes the biggest price mover within that period. The sharp increase comes despite a moderation in overall food inflation, which eased marginally to 3.0% in August from 3.1% in July. While reading the August Consumer Price Index, Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, said the high increment in fresh tomato prices shows the varying price experiences of consumers across different commodities. “Fresh Tomatoes more than doubled in price (+158.3%) while Lime fell 33.7%: the overall Y-on-Y inflation of…

They turned disappointments into business restructuring, becoming producers of exportable mangos that they used to struggle to get from individual farmers. For years, MakolaHub was exporting mangoes sourced from independent growers in Ghana, but decided on a more direct approach to production to meet international market standards. After starting its own small mango farm in 2021, the first commercial harvest has begun, says Alex Kravecas of MakolaHub. “In 2019, we were aggregating mangoes from independent farmers for export. One of the biggest lessons we learned was how difficult it was to consistently produce the quality required by premium overseas buyers…

A new partnership under the National Poultry Transformation Programme aims to process 20,000 tonnes of locally produced chicken annually in the first phase, with plans to increase production to 50,000 tonnes. Running under the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat (24H+), the partnership is expected to generate 12,000 direct jobs. The government signed a Heads of Terms agreement with four investment partners for a US$270 million National Poultry Transformation Programme. The agreement was signed at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change in Accra. The event brings together UK-based agrifood investment company Agrium Capital, Petra Trust, Axis Pension Trust…

The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat announced a major step Ghana is taking to reduce its long-standing dependence on imported poultry after signing a Heads of Terms agreement for a US$270 million integrated poultry investment under the National Poultry Transformation Programme. Successive governments undertook several investments to boost local production but failed to yield the needed results as the country continues to spend an estimated $300–$350 million annually on chicken imports. The new agreement, convened by the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat, brings together Agrium Capital, Petra Pension Trust and Axis Pension Trust, with Ghana EXIM…