According to some traders, the shortage has become severe in recent months, making it difficult to meet the demands of customers who depend on ginger for cooking, herbal medicine, and other purposes.

The traders attributed the situation partly to illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey, which they say have destroyed farmlands previously used for ginger cultivation in many farming communities.

Farmers who once cultivated ginger in large quantities are reportedly unable to continue production due to the destruction of fertile lands and water bodies caused by mining activities.

Speaking with Ghanadistricts Tv on Akuafo Mmre Programme, Some traders explained that in the past, they were able to purchase ginger in large quantities from Goaso and surrounding communities, where the crop was cultivated extensively. However, the decline in local production has forced many traders to travel outside Ghana to neighbouring countries such as Niger and others in search of ginger supplies.

The traders noted that the situation has increased transportation costs and negatively affected their profits, while consumers are also compelled to pay higher prices due to the scarcity of the commodity.

They are therefore calling on the government and relevant authorities to intensify efforts to combat galamsey and support local farmers to revive ginger production in the country.

According to them, restoring agricultural lands and supporting farmers with resources and incentives will help boost ginger production, stabilize prices, and reduce dependence on imports from neighbouring countries.