Government to Engage with Burkina Faso Government Over Ban on Export Of Tomatoes
The Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Trade and Agribusiness and other relevant stakeholders has announced plans to engage with the Burkina Faso Government over its decision to ban the export of fresh tomatoes.
In a statement released on March 20,2026 the government explained that the meeting will not only center around addressing concerns surrounding the ban but will also seek to chart a mutually beneficial ways forward for both countries.
The government also highlighted that it is also collaborating with stakeholders to boost the demand on the market by increasing local output through the “Feed Ghana” and “Feed the Industry” programmes.
The government then called calling on tomato traders to remain calm whiles it finds an amicable solution to the production.
This statement by government comes after a directive by the Burkina Faso Government placing a ban on the export of fresh tomatoes.
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