Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has revealed that about 30% of food produced in Ghana goes to waste due to poor road networks, lack of storage facilities, and limited market access.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Opoku described the situation as worrying and emphasized the need for sustainable solutions to address post-harvest losses.
He noted that his ministry is implementing measures such as clustering tomato farmers in Wenchi and linking them directly to buyers to reduce waste.
“We have been able to produce high-quality, healthy tomatoes in Wenchi. What we are doing now is organizing tomato farmers into clusters; we mobilize them, provide them with seeds for planting, and connect them with buyers.
“This way, when the tomatoes are ripe, the buyers can purchase them directly from the farmers. One of our biggest problems is that much of what we cultivate in this country ends up going to waste.
“In Ghana, 30% of food produced is wasted due to various factors, including transportation issues, poor road networks, and a lack of storage facilities. We are seeking lasting solutions to these problems. I have met with the country directors of the World Food Programme, FAO, and the United Nations to find solutions,” he stated.
Source: Farida Seidu| Adomonline
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