By Mc Oliver Nyikyaa De Busy Brain

Benue Info-pedia market monitoring has recorded fresh commodity prices at Aliade Market in Gwer as traders and farmers continue agricultural activities within the area.

The update, monitored on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, captures prevailing rates for staple crops, cash crops and farming inputs.

BENUE INFO-PEDIA MARKET REPORT
Aliade Market in Aliade, Gwer Local Government Area, recorded fresh commodity price movements on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, reflecting prevailing market conditions across agricultural produce and farm inputs.

According to market monitoring attributed to Mc Oliver Nyikyaa De Busy Brain, the report covered grains, processed products, yam produce, cash crops and farming implements traded within the market.

Farm Tools / Inputs
• Big hoe — ₦6,000 per unit
• Cutlass — ₦3,000 per unit
• Bottle of red oil — ₦1,200
• Groundnut seed (“Robber Coastal”, ready for planting) — ₦8,000 per pile

Grains / Staple Crops
🌽 Maize — ₦42,000 per 50kg sack
🫘 White beans — ₦45,000 per Bagco
🌱 Soya beans — ₦90,000 per 50kg sack
🌾 Guinea corn — ₦50,000 per 50kg bag
🍚 Rice paddy — ₦55,000 per 50kg sack

Cassava / Yam Products
• Garri — ₦20,000–₦25,000 per 50kg bag
• Cassava chips — ₦8,000 per bag
• Yam chips — ₦25,000 per bag
• 100 tubers of yam — ₦140,000–₦250,000

Cash Crops / Seeds
• Cashew nuts — ₦140,000 per bag
• Rubber of cashew nuts — ₦4,000
• Melon (Egusi) — ₦160,000 per 50kg sack
• Bene seed — ₦165,000 per 50kg sack
Processed Product
• Bag of Akpu — ₦3,000

The report provides a snapshot of commodity trends in the market as planting season activities continue across farming communities in Benue State.

Prices may vary depending on quantity, quality, market timing and trader location.