Government Extends Temporary Ban On Grain Exportation

The Government of Ghana has extended the temporary ban on the exportation of grains including rice, maize and soya beans.

The ban is to last for an additional six months effective April 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022.

“On account of this directive, consequential action is being taken to ensure strict enforcement at all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDA’s),” the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) said in a letter to the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development dated May 16, 2022.

“We urge that prompt action is taken at all times with the involvement of the security agencies to give full effect to the directive of His Excellency the President,” the letter concluded.

Find the full statement from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture:

BAN ON GRAIN EXPORT