A video circulating on social media has brought attention to a distressing case of post-harvest loss in the Dormaa West District of Ghana’s Bono Region. The footage, shared by a concerned individual, shows heaps of plantains left to rot on a farm in Nkrankwanta, highlighting the challenges faced by farmers in preserving and selling their produce.
The incident has sparked widespread debate about the lack of effective policies and infrastructure to manage post-harvest losses in Ghana’s agricultural sector. Farmers in rural areas often grapple with inadequate storage facilities, limited access to markets, and poor road networks, leading to situations like this where bountiful harvests go to waste.
Plantains, a staple food in many Ghanaian households, are one of the most perishable crops, requiring timely harvesting and efficient transportation to markets. The sight of such waste has drawn public outrage, with calls for immediate government intervention to address these systemic issues.
This incident highlights the broader problem of agricultural inefficiencies in the country, where farmers’ hard work often goes unrewarded due to the absence of support systems. Stakeholders and policymakers are being urged to invest in proper storage facilities, provide access to ready markets, and improve transportation networks to prevent similar losses in the future.
This tragic scene serves as a reminder of the urgent need for reforms to strengthen the agricultural sector and support farmers in their contribution to food security and the national economy.
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