Onion farmers in Asante Akyem North have appealed to the government to regulate the importation of foreign onions to protect local produce and create a ready market for Ghanaian farmers.
The farmers say that onions imported from neighbouring countries such as Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Niger are affecting the sales of local produce, as traders and consumers prefer the imported onions due to their lower prices.
Speaking to Adom News, the farmers revealed that this year’s farming season has been successful, with a bumper harvest that is sufficient to meet national demand.
They urged the government to implement measures to control imported onions, especially during the local harvest season.
Meanwhile, Moro Adamu, chairman of the Asante Akyem North Onion Farmers Association, called on the government to intervene and introduce policies that will protect the onion farming industry, attract youth to agriculture, and help reduce unemployment and illegal mining (galamsey) in the area.
Source: Isaac Amoako
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