Core Insights - The cassava sales in Accra's Central Business District have significantly declined over the past seven months, leading to many vendors accumulating unsold stock [1] - Households are substituting cassava-based dishes like "fufu" with cheaper staples such as rice to cut costs [1] - The price of cassava has dropped from 250-500 cedis per bag to 100 cedis, indicating a severe market downturn [1] Market Conditions - Many vendors are facing difficulties due to low sales, with unsold cassava needing to be discarded or given to livestock if not sold within three days [1] - The current harvest season poses storage challenges for food products, exacerbating the situation for vendors [1] Recommendations - Vendors are urging the government to establish cassava flour processing plants near the market to help absorb the surplus cassava, as processed cassava flour can be stored for over a year [1]