Ghanaians may feel pinch of Burkina Faso's tomato ban - PFAG
Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) established that Ghanaians may soon feel the pinch of rising tomato prices following Burkina Faso's decision to halt exports. According to Bismark Nortey, Executive Director of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana, "If the ban holds over the next one to four months, it is going to hit Ghanaians hard."
Burkina Faso's suspension of fresh tomato exports took effect on March 16, 2026, raising concerns about shortages on the local market. Nortey said that more than 90% of tomatoes consumed in Ghana are imported from Burkina Faso. He warned that consumers will be forced to compete for limited local produce, driving prices up. Nortey described the situation as a familiar one, recalling similar disruptions in the past. He criticised the lack of follow-through on proposed solutions, including support for farmers and improved infrastructure.
Nortey urged that immediate action be taken to stabilise the market, alongside long-term investments to strengthen local agriculture. He said, "On one hand, this is a wake-up call that if we do not take our agriculture seriously, we will continue to face such shocks. On the other hand, in the short term, we are in serious trouble."
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Ghanaians and Burkina Faso are involved in a situation regarding tomato exports. Experts believe this could expose weaknesses in Ghana's food planning system - but what does that mean for the average consumer?
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