Typical market when empty 
Yams on display 
Trader waiting for buyers 
Yam market Wukari on a regular market day
Yam market is a popular market located in wukari Local Government Area of Taraba state. Just a few minutes drive from Takum junction. It is a must see sight for travellers heading to Jalingo and by extension Yola
As the name implies, the market serves as a hub for the sales and purchase of mainly yam. During the harvest season it is a sight to behold. Farmers from various villages in and around Taraba state and Benue states of Nigeria all come to make transactions with potential customers
Except of Sundays, every day is a market day, however Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are by far the busiest market days with Monday topping the lot
A number of factors both internal and external influence the prices of yam tubers in the market. Some of which include the availability of yam tubers, quality of yam tubers sold, level of demand and supply, prices of farm inputs such as fertiliser, labour etc. and the level of rainfall
A medium sized yam goes for about N200 while a large sized yam may go for between N300 and N400.
Are you a yam merchant or travelling by yam market, why not make a stop to shop for you and your loved ones