Tomatoes and greed – the exodus of Ghana's farmers | DW Documentary
Tomatoes and greed – the exodus of Ghana's farmers | DW Documentary
What do tomatoes have to do with mass migration? Tomatoes are a poker chip in global trade policies. Subsidized products from the EU, China and elsewhere are sold at dumping prices, destroying markets and livelihoods in Africa in the process.
Edward still harvests tomatoes. But he is no longer on his own fields in Ghana. He now works on…
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Ghana would make more money if they started putting and organic on the can the European and American will buy it.
WOW WHAT A DOCUMENTARY
These kind of documentaries are informative, DW, keep up
So, an unstable power grid and unsuitable varieties sound like the main problem, not global policy
This documentary was so hard to watch. Africa is constantly being sabotaged, but the world wants to act like it’s Africa’s saviour.
Ghana my mother land. Let wake up👍
They need to pick another crop to sell instead of everyone selling the same thing
oh my country, Ghana, this soo called politician has destroyed my my beloved country. God save 🇬🇭
This is what happen if your govt is selfish, corrupt and incompetent …they lack love for their country.too much greed .I completely understand your situation we have the same situation here in the Philippines with our agriculture.before on the time of Marcos we export rice and we are the best exporter other countries visit our land to learn from us but now we only import and rice is now expensive.
This seems like what they did to Haiti. Haiti was the main producer of sugar
But since the embargo no sugar can come off of that island!!!
This makes me angry. They are forcing people to used over processed foods instead of fresh foods. The govt is responsible!!
make less children then you need less money …..we have toomuch of agricultural products… ok close your market for imports…
Those tomatoes in Ghana look hard, and not very appealing to the eyes,I bet they don't taste good at all, instead of worrying about shipping them maybe they should eat them themselves
Those tomatoes in Ghana look hard, and not very appealing to the eyes,I bet they don't taste good at all
It's we africans giving politicians the power to dictate how we live our lives. So stop buying imported goods and support local farmers.for the youth every challenge is an opportunity to create value for your community.
Tomatoes are not native to your land. Leave this to Mexico.
Africa need to grow There own food, Grain, fruit, vegetables, stop buying food from your colonizer. Ukraine, Europe, America.
Keep eat the fresh tomatoes is better and healthier..
The impact of global trade policies on people's lives is deeply moving. From Ghana's struggling tomato farmers to migrants in Italy, this documentary unveils the human cost of subsidized products and dumping prices. It's a powerful reminder of the complex challenges faced by those forced to make perilous journeys. Thank you for shedding light on this crucial issue.
US, UK, FRANCE, IMF controlled afrikan politicians through lones and weapons. This was in exchange for passing their own nutritionless seeds, labour exploitation business all in disguise. China loan to Africa is in the name of infrastructure, US IMF didn't liked that and branded it "Chinese loan trap". These documentaries are atleast installing some sense to Africans public mindsets.
We have been failed woefully from the so called leaders in Ghana. A country blessed with so much resources and rich soil. When are we getting another Kwame Nkrumah??? Tears…
South Africa is going the same way as Zimbabwe
Friends you all are saying you can't buy seeds. Take my advice, the very seeds that you are washing away can be drain off the water and dried in the sun and re plant. I have done it. Do you burn bushes or get ashes from your fire place? well my mom thought me this we were poor and had our garden use the ashes sprinkle it on the tomato plant. Buy ashes from your people. The natural salt from the ashes is also a natural salt, it helps in the growth and keep insects off the plants.
This is cruel they work so hard for little pay, and no benefits.
Ghana solution is on the free money market. Devaluation of the local currency could help a lot. The import will be more expensive from Italy and China, while the local producer get more local money for the same devise. They have to find the correct balance. Defending the local market by the customs extra.
this is a form of geopolitical violence
the blood tomatoes
This just shows of how much greed is ingrained in african society.
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