Peasant Farmers urge gov’t to be committed to 2022 ban on imported rice
Source
Citinewsroom
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has asked government to exhibit ample commitment if it really wants to ban rice importation by 2022.
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture, which made the announcement in November just when a national conversation about local rice production was underway, says the move is aimed at strengthening local rice farmers to produce for domestic consumption and export.
Speaking to Citi Business News ahead of Friday’s Farmers’ Day Celebration, the Head of Programmes and Advocacy of the Peasant Farmers Association, Charles Nyaaba, said even though the Association would have preferred an immediate ban on rice imports, it wants to see practical steps being taken to implement the 2022 ban.