AYV News, March 27, 2025
The Minister of Agriculture, Henry Musa Kpaka, took to his social media page on X to compare the current market price of onions to that of the past.
“Almost two years ago, there was a shortage of onions in Sierra Leone. If you could find one, it could cost you an arm and a leg,” the minister reiterated.
He expressed gratitude to President Bio for his direct intervention in organizing smallholder farmers and partnering with the private sector to enhance onion production and post-harvest management.
Minister Kpaka noted that the current low price of locally produced onions is a significant achievement, with bags being sold for NLe280—almost half the cost of imported onions, which are priced at NLe420 per bag.
“The outcomes have energized me because they demonstrate that with deliberate efforts, we can achieve positive results,” he added.
The minister’s statements reflect a growing optimism regarding the agricultural sector in Sierra Leone, as local production continues to address food security and price stability in the market.
