Farm Infestation And Scarcity Blamed For Rise In Tomato Costs, Says Agriculture Minister, Abubakar Kyari

Farm Infestation And Scarcity Blamed For Rise In Tomato Costs, Says Agriculture Minister, Abubakar Kyari

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, attributes the scarcity of tomatoes in certain regions of the country to a severe infestation known as Tomato Ebola or Tomato leaf miner.

This infestation has led to a significant increase in the price of tomatoes across many markets due to the scarcity of this perishable food item. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, May 28, the minister assured that the federal government has implemented measures to address the situation.