Tomato prices to drop sharply in coming weeks – John Dumelo

Mr Dumelo said the government is also preparing for large-scale dry-season tomato farming from December 2026 to June 2027 to address anticipated supply shortfalls.

While the government expects prices to ease as the current harvest reaches the market, traders remain concerned that low rainfall could continue to affect overall tomato production and supply.

The initiative, he said, is aimed at boosting year-round tomato production and reducing seasonal supply gaps that often trigger sharp increases in prices.