Government to lift Grain Export Ban by November-Bryan Acheampong

Accra, Ghana - In a move aimed at alleviating concerns in the agricultural and trade sectors, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has revealed that the government intends to lift the recently imposed ban on grain exports by November.

The ban, which was implemented last week in response to unexpected grain production shortfalls in northern Ghana, caused by a severe dry spell, had raised concerns among stakeholders about the potential impact on food security and grain prices.

Dr. Acheampong's announcement comes as a relief to those affected by the ban, which was put in place to ensure that domestic food needs were met before allowing exports.

The Minister expressed confidence that the current challenges would be mitigated by November, enabling the government to lift the restrictions.

The government is closely monitoring weather patterns and agricultural outputs in the affected regions, Dr. Acheampong assured journalists.

“We will monitor the situation, but we believe that we will come out of this situation by November. 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.”

The decision to lift the ban is expected to ease tensions in the agricultural and trade sectors and ensure a steady supply of grain for both domestic consumption and export.

Source : Lead News Online