Sunyani (Bono), April 8, – Traders dealing in ginger at the Nana Bosoma Central Market in Sunyani have appealed to the government to step in, citing rising prices and dwindling access to the commodity.
The sellers say increasing demand from traditional medicine producers is disrupting their trade, as these buyers purchase ginger in large volumes directly from farms at competitive prices.
A market survey on Wednesday, the traders explained that the situation had made it difficult for them to secure enough stock for retail, slowing down business activities.
They warned that if the trend persists without intervention, it could result in a shortage of ginger within the municipality.
Mrs Ataa Henewaa, a trader at the market, said access to ginger had become a major challenge for sellers.
“The price of ginger is quite expensive because we don’t even get the stuff to buy,” she said, noting that farmers increasingly preferred selling to traditional medicine producers.
She urged the government to support ginger farmers in the Sunyani Municipality and across the Bono Region with incentives to expand production and invest in large-scale cultivation.
Madam Faustina Kyeremaa, another trader, shared similar concerns, stressing that the current situation could lead to a looming scarcity of the commodity if not addressed.
Meanwhile, tomato sellers at the same market have welcomed government plans to construct irrigation facilities aimed at boosting tomato production nationwide.
President John Dramani Mahama recently announced a 60-hectare irrigation project designed to support tomato farmers and improve yields.
The traders described the initiative as timely and beneficial, expressing optimism about its potential impact on supply.
Madam Brago Akosombo, a tomato seller, said while the irrigation project was a step in the right direction, there was also the need for processing factories to help reduce post-harvest losses.
Madam Ama Serwaa, another trader, noted that improved irrigation would enable farmers to expand production but urged the government to explore international markets for locally grown tomatoes.
GHBUSS
April 8, 2026
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