New 60-hectare irrigation project to boost tomato farming
Ghana is set to start a new 60-hectare irrigation project for tomato farming. This aims to ensure tomatoes can be grown all year. It will help farmers and the food supply in Ghana.
A new 60-hectare irrigation project is planned to help tomato farmers. This project aims to make sure tomatoes can be grown year-round. This will help farmers earn money steadily.
The project will use an irrigation system. This system brings water to crops when there is no rain. This means farmers will not depend only on rainy seasons to grow tomatoes. This can help prevent shortages and keep prices stable for buyers.
This plan aims to boost Ghana's food security. It will also help the economy in farming areas. More stable farming also means more jobs for people in these areas. Growing tomatoes all year can reduce the need to import them.
Similar projects in the past have shown good results. For example, irrigation projects for other crops have led to higher yields and better income for farmers. This project is expected to do the same for tomato farmers.
Source: StatsGH — Ghana's data-driven news platform