The Director of Youth in Agric Business, Wilson Addai, has said the government’s recent ban on grain exports won’t achieve the intended positive outcomes.
He believes the ban will only exacerbate the situation for both the country and farmers.
On Monday, August 26, the government announced the export ban as a measure to prevent a potential food shortage due to reduced rainfall in northern Ghana.
However, Mr. Addai, in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem, Wednesday, expressed his concerns, stating, “The ban won’t help the country; it will only worsen the situation.”
He said the government should focus on implementing policies and strategies that genuinely assist farmers.
“Their strategies do not align with our proposals, and the policies are not understood by the farmers—they don’t even impact them,” he said.
Mr. Addai also criticized the lack of consultation, saying, “We were not even consulted on the import ban. They don’t consult those who matter.”
He urged the government to avoid political games and instead work towards genuine agricultural improvements.
“We want to improve upon agriculture. There is no maintenance, and they should stop playing politics,” he said.
He also called for better infrastructure, such as irrigation systems, to support farmers.
He therefore urged the government to revisit their approach.
“They should go back to the drawing board and develop a proper strategy for imports. That’s what the country needs now” he said.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, remains optimistic, assuring that there will be no famine despite the ongoing drought in Northern Ghana.
Source: Adomonline.com | Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy
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