Ghana government urged to tighten food imports to protect local farmers 

He said the influx of imported food products, much of which entered the country through unapproved border routes, was undermining local agricultural production by flooding markets and leaving farmers unable to sell their produce.

Dr Charles Nyaaba, the Chief Executive Officer of the Upper East Farmers’ Cooperative Credit Union, has urged the government to tighten the importation of food commodities, particularly rice, to create a ready market for locally produced crops and protect Ghanaian farmers.

Dr Nyaaba also urged the government to fulfil its commitment to source more food for the School Feeding Programme from local farmers, saying increased local procurement would significantly reduce post-harvest losses and stimulate agricultural production.