- A Ghanaian farmer has shared his frustrations over perceived low prices despite a large orange harvest and high yield
- Price disparity in agro-business has left farmers struggling, while retailers profited significantly from the same produce
- The farmer’s complaint shed light on systemic pricing issues that affected small-scale farmers in the agricultural sector
A Ghanaian farmer has shared some of the reported struggles faced by those in the local agro-business industry.
He described a significant price disparity between what they sell products for and what consumers end up paying.
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In a video shared on X, the farmer showed off his bumper harvest of oranges. He was visibly pleased with the quantity, but frustrated by the low prices traders offer for his produce.
According to the farmer, despite harvesting a large number of oranges, traders were buying them at very low rates.
Ghanaian farmer laments challenges in agro-business
The farmer disclosed that in his case, 161 oranges were sold for between GH¢35 and GH¢40 only.
This price, he said, hardly reflected the effort and investment he had put into growing the crop.
What added to his frustration was the price hike that occured once the oranges reached retailers in Accra.
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In many areas of the city, these same oranges are sold for GH₵5 each, indicating that while farmers like him struggle to make a fair living, retailers end up making substantial profits.
At GH₵5 per orange, retailers can make between GH₵765 and GH₵770 in profit for every 161 oranges sold.
The farmer’s complaint highlighted a systemic issue within the agro-business sector where producers earn far less than the retail price.
This has raised concerns about the fairness of the supply chain and the economic challenges farmers face.
This stark price difference points to a larger conversation about the challenges within Ghana’s agricultural industry, particularly for small-scale farmers.
These farmers often find themselves caught between low selling prices and the high prices their products fetch in the market.
Watch the video of the farmer’s complaint below.
Ghanaians share their opinions on orange farmer
YEN.com.gh has collected reactions below from Ghanaians who watched the video on X.
@TheAtiila said:
“And sell 1 for GH₵5 in Accra. Herrrrrr.”
@DesmondDjik commented:
“I did not know that people are still in the orange farm business. It collapsed about 15 years ago when we failed as a country to add value to raw oranges.”
@ActivistJerry said:
“This is truly a big concern. Our farmers work from sunrise to sunset, season after season yet the rewards rarely match their sacrifice. We need to do better ✅ Fair pricing systems ✅ Easier access to reliable markets ✅ Strong policies that protect and empower the backbone of our food supply. Because when our farmers thrive, the whole nation thrives.”
@EfyaBerlin wrote:
“But when it comes to Accra 2 is selling for GH₵5, yet we are told to eat fruits, hmm.”
@BootGarage said:
“Herrrrhhhhh! Accrrraaaaaa! The orange sellers are killing us 🤣🤣🤣. Ego bee.”
@EnigmaPatriot commented:
“Local and foreign businesses in Africa milk us because we don’t have the culture of supporting consumers’ rights.”
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YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that some farmers in Sikaman were struggling emotionally after the military helicopter crash, fearing new and unknown risks on their land.
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Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
