Prices of vegetables have decreased in Daura, Katsina State, following the bumper harvests recorded during the irrigation farming in the state.
This was revealed by a market survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in various vegetable markets.
A cross section of the residents interviewed by NAN said,” we are thanking the Almighty Allah for bringing relief to us.”
They further hoped that the prices of other farm produce and essential commodities should also crash to enable the citizens to live a comfortable life.
NAN also reports that the vegetables affected by the price reduction included bell pepper, tomatoes and red pepper.
The survey showed that a basket of tomato now costs N6,000 as against N35,000 in October 2024, while a 50 kg bag of red pepper, which was sold at N75,000 before, now goes for N16,000.
Also, a 50kg bag of pepper that was sold at N75,000 in August, 2024, now costs about N19,000.
However, the price of onion recorded an increase as a bag of the item, which was costing N23,000 in April 2024, had increased to about N105,000.
The survey showed that the prices would further reduce in the next few months as the supply was expected to increase.
Malam Muhammad Sani, a dealer of vegetables in Daura market, explained that the prices of vegetables would continue to drop as their supply increases.
He expressed hope that the prices would continue to drop for the next three months.
“This fluctuation is typical in markets that deal with agricultural or perishable produce where bumper harvest play a significant role in determining prices,” he added
Malama Aisha Muhammad, a widow, also shared her joy, saying, “this price drop means I can now buy more for my family, unlike some months back when I was preparing food without vegetables.”
She hoped that the ongoing efforts by the state government to boost local agricultural productivity would not only lead to stable prices, but also assist the country to attain food security.
Muhammad emphasised the need for the government at all levels to continue to take measures that would assist in stabilising the prices of farm produce. (NAN)
