More yams hit Niger markets, prices drop

Oct. 3, 2024 - Daily Trust

Yams from other states are gradually becoming scarce in various markets in Niger State as farmers in the state have begun harvesting. Checks by our correspondent showed that the price of the commodity has crashed in various markets in the state with high supply.

Farmers and traders at Gunu weekly market and Gwada confirmed to our correspondent that the demand is high due to the drop in prices. And the new yams are good even as pounded yam.

Consequently, while farmers were seen offloading to sell, traders were seen loading in trucks to transport to markets in other states...