Prices of vegetables have dropped in Daura, Katsina State, following the bumper harvests recorded during the irrigation farming in the state.
In market surveys conducted at various vegetable markets, residents expressed joy over the situation.
Some of the residents thanked God for bringing relief to them.
They further hoped that the prices of other farm produce and essential commodities would crash to enable the citizens to lead a comfortable life.
The vegetables affected by the price reduction included bell pepper, tomatoes, and red pepper.
The survey showed that a basket of tomatoes now costs N6,000 as against N35,000 in October 2024, while a 50 kg bag of red pepper, sold at N75,000 before, now goes for N16,000.
Also, a 50-kg bag of pepper that was sold for 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, 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.
A dealer of vegetables in Daura Market, Muhammad Sani, explained that the prices of vegetables would continue to drop as their supply increased.
He expressed hope that the prices would continue to drop for the next three months.
He said. “This fluctuation is typical in markets that deal in agricultural or perishable produce where bumper harvest plays a significant role in determining prices.’’
A widow, Aisha Muhammad, 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 in attaining food security.
Ms 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)
