Dr. Bryan Acheampong, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, has revealed that the government plans to lift the recent ban on grain exports by November.
This news brings relief to those in the agriculture and trade sectors, who have been concerned since the sudden export ban was implemented due to unexpected grain production shortfalls in northern Ghana, caused by a dry spell.
The export ban, enacted just last week, was a direct response to alarming reports of reduced grain yields in the northern regions. This decline in production is largely due to an unusual dry spell that has significantly impacted crop growth, raising concerns about food security and the potential for rising grain prices.
The government’s decision to impose the ban was driven by the need to protect the nation’s food supply, ensuring that domestic demand was met before allowing grain exports.
During a discussion with journalists, Dr. Bryan Acheampong expressed optimism that the current challenges would be resolved by November, enabling the government to lift the export restrictions.
“We will monitor the situation, but we believe that we will come out of this situation by November,” Dr. Acheampong stated. “We should be very clear when the northern harvest comes in, and the southern sector comes in, and then the imports come in. By November, we should be very clear, and so we will monitor and we will apprise the nation.” He emphasized that the government is keeping a close watch on weather patterns and agricultural output in the affected areas.
Source:dailymailgh.com