Farmers in Ghana’s Northern Region are warning of a looming food shortage following a devastating cycle of drought and flooding that has severely damaged crops.
The farmers, already struggling under the strain of these conditions, are urging the government to act swiftly to prevent a crisis.
This urgent appeal was voiced during the 2024 Yam Festival in Kandin, Tatale/Sanguli District, where typically, October is a time of harvest and celebration.
This year, however, the festival lacked its usual bounty of yams, as the extreme weather events left fields barren.
From July to September, the region suffered a severe drought that stunted crop growth. By mid-September, when rains finally came, farmers planted fast-growing crops in an attempt to recover.
But the rains turned torrential, causing floods that wiped out crops, erasing any hope of salvaging the season.
For the Kandin community, this year’s Yam Festival has taken on a sombre tone, focused more on ritual prayers for a better future than on a bountiful harvest. Residents told Channel One News that they feel helpless without government intervention, as both drought and flood have left them in a precarious situation.
As concerns about food shortages grow, the farmers and community members emphasize that, without substantial assistance, their future remains uncertain.
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