Rice farmers plead with gov’t to help them clear their stock

Rice farmers in the Volta, Upper East and Northern regions have called on the government to help them sell their produce.

Most of them say they have excess rice ready for the market. However, they are unable to find markets for their produce.

They said the influx of imported rice at a relatively lower price was partially a cause of their woes.

The farmers are therefore appealing to the government and other stakeholders to help in marketing their produce for them to avoid incurring debts.

In the Volta Region for instance over 50,000 bags of paddy rice are locked up in various homes in the Ho municipality because farmers are unable to get buyers for the produce.

The chairman of the Rice Farmers Association at Akrofu Xeviwofe, Mr Richard Ahimgble, said most farmers in the region had stopped growing okro, cassava and maize cultivation to rice cultivation.

Meanwhile a rice farmer in Bolgatanga in the Upper East region, William Anaba said he was unhappy with the low patronage of their produce.

“We, the farmers who cultivate rice during the rainy season are distressed and shocked over our inability to get good market for our produce. Something must be done about it,” he said.

Rice farmers plead with gov’t to help them clear their stock

Rice farmers in the Volta, Upper East and Northern regions have called on the government to help them sell their produce.

Enhance Your Pulse News Experience!

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Recommended articles

National service personnel frequently not fully utilized in govt institutions — Nana Addo

Martin Kpebu laments wasting his vote in 2016: 'I thought Akufo-Addo was junior Jesus'

Ghanaian man desperate to escape poverty puts himself up for sale (video)

Ghana's premium cocoa position under threat due to galamsey — COCOBOD warns

Prepare for tough times ahead - Prof Adei warns Ghanaians

NDC poses 35 critical questions to Electoral Commission over stolen biometric devices

Court jails 22-year-old apprentice for assaulting teacher over false missing penis claim

PURC fines ECG board members GH¢5.8m over failure to release dumsor timetable

NPP's Mike Ocquaye washes pants, clothes for Dome Kwabenya constituents to secure vote