Agricultural tensions are rising in Atebubu/Amantin as local maize farmers raise the alarm over rock-bottom market prices, urging the government to step in before livelihoods are destroyed. Farmers warn that without immediate intervention, many risk financial ruin and inability to sustain future planting seasons.
According to community leaders, the price of maize has fallen sharply, leaving producers frustrated and desperate. “We work hard to feed the nation, yet we are barely making enough to survive,” one farmer lamented, highlighting the growing economic strain on rural communities.
Calls for government action include subsidies, guaranteed buying schemes, and price stabilization mechanisms to protect farmers from market volatility. The situation has sparked nationwide discussions on food security, agricultural policy, and rural development.
As the crisis unfolds, stakeholders are watching closely, knowing that how authorities respond could shape the future of Ghana’s maize industry and the welfare of thousands of farming families.
