The Tomatoes Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria has allayed fears of the usual annual price hike of tomatoes and other vegetable produce during the upcoming Ramadan fast.

The Kaduna State Chairman of the association, Mr. Rabiu Zuntu, disclosed this in an interview with News men.

Zuntu noted that unlike previous years, when tomato and pepper prices rose during Ramadan, this year would be different due to a bumper harvest and the timing of the fast.

He explained that last year, due to the decrease in the price of some grains and other food items, many farmers in the north cultivated more vegetable items.

He disclosed that “currently, a 50kg basket of tomatoes up north sells between N7,000 and N10,000, depending on the species or size.

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