Tomato export ban: FABAG issues 90-day ultimatum to Agric Ministry
The Food and Beverages Association Ghana (FABAG) has raised concerns over the ongoing tomato supply crisis following Burkina Faso's ban on tomato exports to Ghana. FABAG President John Awuni described the situation as a reflection of weaknesses, poor planning, and policy failures within Ghana's agricultural sector. He stated, "If a country like Ghana cannot produce tomatoes, onions or pepper, then what is the relevance of our Ministry? It is a shame."
Mr. Awuni criticized Ghana's reliance on imports for tomatoes. He said that if the Ministry of Food and Agriculture cannot coordinate nationwide tomato production within two to three months, the government should consider restructuring it. Mr. Awuni noted that tomatoes are a short-cycle crop that can be grown and harvested within 60 to 90 days. FABAG pointed out that Ghana already has fertile land, irrigation systems, research institutions, extension officers, and access to inputs.
FABAG issued a 90-day ultimatum to the Agric Ministry. FABAG stated that "if the Ministry of Food and Agriculture cannot mobilize the country to produce tomatoes within two to three months, then the Ministry has failed in its core mandate and has no justification to continue to exist in its current form." Mr. Awuni urged the government to set a target for Ghana to achieve tomato self-sufficiency within one year.
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FABAG has voiced concerns over Ghana's tomato supply, following Burkina Faso's export ban. They're giving the Agric Ministry an ultimatum- but what happens if their demands aren't met?
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