The government of Ghana has welcomed the decision by Burkina Faso to lift its suspension on fresh tomato exports.
Ghana had been engaging with Burkina Faso after it placed a ban on the export of tomatoes on March 19, 2026.
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, commenting on this, noted that “This development is a positive outcome of ongoing bilateral engagements between Ghana and Burkina Faso.”
The statement issued on April 2, 2026, disclosed that one of five key meetings held by Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare and her Burkinabe counterparts on the margins of the WTO MC14 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, directly contributed to the removal of trade restrictions.
The Ministry will collaborate with Burkinabe authorities to maintain a smooth trading environment and boost Ghana’s domestic tomato production through initiatives like Feed the Industry and Feed Ghana.
According to the ministry, it has in place measures, including irrigation projects and the allocation of suitable lands for large-scale cultivation,are underway to support year-round production and encourage backward integration with processors.
Meanwhile, the ministry has admonished tomato traders and industry partners to cooperate with government measures designed to protect both consumers and domestic processors.
The Ministry stressed that the moves in place will safeguard local industries while promoting sustainable agricultural development.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
