Tomato traders in Lagos have raised concerns over recent developments affecting their businesses, leading to a hike in the price…
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The Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) says the price of tomatoes went up because of high demand during the Sallah celebration and a drop in how much farmers are producing.
The Tomato Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) has attributed the recent spike in tomato prices to increased demand during the Sallah celebrations and reduced production output.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari said this at the ongoing four-day capacity-building workshop for financial institutions on Wednesday in Abuja.
Tomato growers have expressed concern over the recent Tuta Absoluta virus infestation of the crops currently affecting the price of the produce in the various markets across the country.
The Tomatoes Growers Association of Nigeria has blamed the current hike in prices of tomato on ‘Tuta Absoluta,’ Sharon insects, and infestation on local farms across the country.