Agriculture Minister hints at lifting grain export ban by November
Ghana’s Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has announced the government's intention to lift the recently imposed ban on grain exports by November. This anticipated move is expected to bring relief to stakeholders in the agricultural and trade sectors, who have been affected by the export halt due to production challenges in northern Ghana. The export ban, implemented last week, was a response to reports of reduced grain yields in the northern regions, primarily caused by an unusual dry spell that has significantly impacted crop production. Concerns over food security and the potential rise in grain prices prompted...
