Sunyani: Livestock sellers in Sunyani, the Bono Regional capital, have announced that the prices of sheep and goats are negotiable during the Christmas season, encouraging the public not to be deterred by the price tags on these animals.

According to Ghana News Agency, a market survey conducted during a visit to the Sunyani livestock market revealed that the prices for goats and sheep range between GHC950 and GHC1,100, depending on the size of the animals. Sellers expressed dissatisfaction with current sales but remain optimistic that business will improve as the festive season progresses.

Mr. Solomon Kwoyiga, a goat seller in Sunyani, attributed the current low patronage partly to the pricing of the animals. He remains hopeful that sales will increase as Christmas approaches, noting that many customers have been inquiring about the prices of his animals.

Mr. Francis Nyaaba, who sells sheep, observed that the demand for goats is currently higher than that for sheep at the market. Despite this, he, along with other sellers, is hopeful for an upswing in sales during the festive period.