Tomato prices in Ghana are expected to drop significantly in the coming weeks as farmers across the country begin harvesting their crops, Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo has announced.
The expected increase in the supply of fresh tomatoes is projected to ease pressure on consumers and provide relief to households that have been affected by high food prices and rising tomato costs in recent months.
In a Facebook post on Monday, September 7, 2026, John Dumelo said the government was taking additional steps to increase domestic tomato production and prevent shortages during periods of low supply.
According to the Deputy Minister, Ghanaian farmers have already started harvesting, which should lead to a significant increase in tomato supplies on the market.
“The prices of tomatoes should see a sharp decline in the coming weeks as Ghanaian farmers have started harvesting,” he said.
Government Plans Large-Scale Dry-Season Tomato Farming
John Dumelo also disclosed that the government is preparing to expand large-scale dry-season tomato farming in Ghana from December 2026 to June 2027.
The initiative is aimed at preventing tomato shortages and maintaining a stable supply of the crop throughout the year.
He said the government is particularly focused on northern Ghana, where preparations for the next dry-season farming cycle have already begun.
“We are also actively preparing for large-scale dry-season tomato farming from December to June next year,” Dumelo stated.
Lands Cleared for Tomato Production
The Deputy Minister revealed that lands have already been cleared in parts of northern Ghana to support the next phase of tomato cultivation.
He added that the nursing and transplanting of tomato seedlings are expected to begin in October as farmers prepare for the dry-season production cycle.
The government is also providing farmers with essential infrastructure and agricultural inputs to support year-round tomato farming.
Solar-Powered Boreholes and Irrigation Support
As part of the strategy to boost tomato production in Ghana, the government has supplied farmers with solar-powered boreholes and irrigation equipment.
These interventions are expected to improve access to water and enable farmers to continue cultivating tomatoes during the dry season.
“We have provided solar-powered boreholes as well as irrigation inputs to farmers to actively pursue dry-season tomato farming to augment the shortfalls next year,” Dumelo said.
Government Targets Stable Tomato Supply
The measures form part of broader government efforts to increase food production, strengthen food security and reduce seasonal shortages in Ghana.
By expanding dry-season tomato farming and improving irrigation infrastructure, the government expects to make tomato supplies more consistent and reduce major fluctuations in tomato prices in Ghana.
The increased production could also help protect consumers from sharp seasonal increases in food prices while creating additional opportunities for farmers involved in commercial tomato cultivation.
If successfully implemented, the dry-season farming programme is expected to contribute to a more stable tomato market in Ghana, reduce supply gaps and improve the availability of locally produced tomatoes throughout the year.
Source: newsthemegh.com