“Tomatoes are still available for sale, but the price of the produce is gradually increasing,” TOPAN chairman said.
Mr Zuntu said the price of the produce would steadily increase following the end of harvest and the decline in glut experienced early in the year.
According to him, this year would be different due to a bounty harvest and timing of Ramadan.
Mr Zuntu stated that the price of tomatoes would gradually decline due to increased supply ahead of festivities.
Tomatoes sell for as low as N10,000 to 12,000 for a 50kg basket, depending on the species.
The National Tomato Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria is seeking the federal government’s intervention to reduce post-harvest losses.
Mr Zuntu said, “The inconsistencies in rainfall that we have experienced this year may be advantageous to some crop and disadvantageous to others.’’
“Many tomato farms have been destroyed by these insects due to the hot weather in the North.’’
