Farmers and yam sellers in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region are appealing to the government and relevant stakeholders to intervene in what they describe as persistent low prices of yam.
According to the farmers, the current prices are significantly lower than what they received for their produce last year, despite rising production costs.
Speaking to Adom News Correspondent Odehyeba Owusu Job, the farmers said the high cost of farm inputs, labour, transportation and other expenses had made yam farming increasingly challenging.
They said they are often compelled to sell their produce at prices that barely cover their investments.
Yam sellers in the district have also expressed concern about the situation, saying the combination of low farm-gate prices and high transportation costs is affecting their businesses and reducing their profit margins.
The farmers and traders are therefore calling for measures to create a reliable market for yam and ensure better returns for producers.
They also appealed for improved storage facilities and road networks, as well as stronger market linkages, to help reduce post-harvest losses and improve their earnings.
The stakeholders warned that if the situation persists, some farmers could be discouraged from continuing with yam production, despite the crop being a major source of livelihood for many residents in the district.
