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The government has imposed an immediate ban on the export of grains, including maize, rice, and soybeans, as announced by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong.
This directive, which will remain in effect until January 2025, is aimed at addressing the severe drought that has raised significant concerns about food security and the livelihoods of thousands of farmers in the northern regions of the country.
These regions have experienced over two months without rain, causing an extended dry spell that has stunted crop growth and left farmers with little hope for a successful harvest. During a press briefing today, the Agriculture Minister highlighted that these affected areas contribute approximately 62 percent of the country’s grain supply.
The most widely affected crops in these regions include maize, rice, groundnuts, soybeans, sorghum, millet, and yam. The government’s directive is intended to ensure the availability of these essential crops in the domestic market.
Farmers with grain stocks interested in selling them are advised to contact their local district directorates or the Directorate of Crops at the Ministry of Agriculture. Currently, farmers face the risk of losing GHC 7.4 billion due to the potential crop failures caused by the ongoing drought.
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