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Stable Food Prices in Ho, but Yam and Plantain Surge

3/25/2025

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A recent survey in Ho, Ghana, indicates stable food prices, excluding yam and plantain, as of March 22, 2025.
Abundant vegetable supply follows recent rains, with tomato prices between GH¢50.00 and GH¢70.00.
Yam prices are increasing, with small tubers priced at GH¢1,200 for 100 at the farm gate.
Plantain scarcity drives prices to GH¢40.00 for five small fingers and GH¢150.00 to GH¢250.00 for a bunch.

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Story summary

A recent survey in Ho, Ghana, indicates stable food prices, excluding yam and plantain, as of March 22, 2025.
Abundant vegetable supply follows recent rains, with tomato prices between GH¢50.00 and GH¢70.00.
Yam prices are increasing, with small tubers priced at GH¢1,200 for 100 at the farm gate.
Plantain scarcity drives prices to GH¢40.00 for five small fingers and GH¢150.00 to GH¢250.00 for a bunch.