For the second time in less than three months, pig farmers in the Ashanti Region have raised pig product prices.

On December 1, 2022, the price of a kilogram of pork will rise by 20%, from 18 cedis to 22 cedis.

The price of a kilogram of pork was hiked by about 20% in September, from 14 cedis to 18 cedis.

This is a 40 percent increase in pork products throughout the course of the time.

Philemon Kwabena Ampongsie, Ashanti Regional Secretary of the Pig Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), says the price increase is due to high production costs.

He claims that the growing cost of pig feed has hurt members' businesses.

According to Mr. Ampongsie, the latest price rises are part of a strategic plan to salvage the pig sector.

He pleaded with the public and pork enthusiasts to help the farmers by enduring the increased cost of the goods.