The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana has labelled the government’s recent ban on grain exports as premature.
The government, responding to severe drought affecting agricultural output in eight regions, announced on August 26 that exports of maize, rice, and soybean would be halted to safeguard national food security.
Minister for Food and Agriculture Bryan Acheampong justified the ban as a necessary step to address the crisis.
“With immediate effect, the government is placing a ban on the export of grains until the situation normalizes,” Acheampong said during a press briefing.
However, Dr. Charles Nyaabah, CEO of the Peasant Farmers Association, criticized the move, asserting that it does not address the underlying issues.
“The ban is premature and risks exacerbating the situation for farmers. It fails to ensure a stable internal market and fair prices, effectively putting farmers in a precarious position,” he argued.
