The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has met with the Federation of Tomato Growers Associations and the Ghana National Tomato Traders and Transporters Association to address challenges disrupting the tomato value chain and restore stability in the sector.
The meeting, held on Wednesday, December 17, at the Ministry’s conference room, provided an opportunity for the associations to outline longstanding issues affecting the industry.
Key topics discussed included pricing disputes, transportation bottlenecks, post-harvest losses, and market access constraints, all of which have contributed to the current impasse in tomato distribution nationwide.
Madam Ofosu-Adjare reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to develop sustainable solutions that protect livelihoods, ensure fair trade practices, and strengthen domestic agribusiness.
She emphasised the need for cooperation among producers, traders, and transporters to grow the tomato sector, noting that improved coordination would reduce the reliance on imported tomatoes from neighbouring countries.
Representatives of the associations welcomed the engagement and expressed optimism that the discussions would result in practical interventions to enhance tomato trade and transport in Ghana, particularly in Tuobodom, in the Techiman North District.
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