Sunyani Market traders urge government action amid surging ginger prices
Sunyani Market traders have called on the government to intervene following a sharp rise in ginger prices. The traders attribute the price increase to strong demand from traditional medicine producers. According to sellers, herbal medicine companies are purchasing ginger directly from farmers in bulk, often offering higher prices than market traders can afford.
Mrs Ataa Henewaa, a ginger vendor, said the situation has left market traders struggling to secure stock, as farmers prioritise bulk buyers from the traditional medicine sector. She appealed for government support to help local farmers expand production through incentives and commercial-scale farming. Madam Faustina Kyeremaa, another trader, warned that if the current trend continues, Sunyani could face a shortage of ginger, further disrupting the local trade. Traders stressed that immediate government intervention is necessary to stabilise prices and ensure a steady supply for the market.
Tomato sellers at the market have welcomed President John Mahama's recent announcement of a 60-hectare irrigation project aimed at boosting tomato production nationwide. They urged that this initiative be complemented by processing facilities and efforts to secure international markets, which would help reduce post-harvest losses and improve farmers' profitability.
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Ginger traders in Sunyani's Nana Bosoma Central Market are facing challenges. They are requesting government intervention due to rising prices - but what's causing the spike?
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