At first glance, the image is jarring: in Ghana, a nation with vast agricultural potential, fresh tomatoes—a staple of local cuisine—have become a scarce and expensive commodity. In the markets of Accra, a small bowl of four tomatoes can sell for the equivalent of over a dollar, pricing out many families. Traders watch helplessly as … Continue reading Explainer: Why Is Ghana, a Nation of Farmers, Importing Its Own Staple Food?