The untapped potential of Ghana's vegetable sector

Despite the diversity of Ghana's vegetable sector, local farmers struggle to capitalise on opportunities within the market. They face stiff competition from neighbouring countries like Burkina Faso and Niger, particularly in the production of onions and tomatoes. Despite the implementation of numerous development interventions over the past decade, there has been a slow uptake of good agricultural practices. In addition, investment in equipment that would greatly increase the quality and yield of farmer’s production is limited (such as small-scale irrigation). Addressing these challenges requires concerted efforts from both public and private sectors, focusing on value chain optimisation, quality control, and market promotion. Overview of Ghana's Vegetable Sector Tomatoes and onions are staples in Ghanaian cuisine, yet their trade systems are quite complex and pose challenges for potential investments. Onions lack immediate prospects, so exploring new ideas in other sectors ...