Ghana to ban commercial rice imports by 2030 under new production plan
Verified: 2 outlets have reported this story since Nov 12, 2 of them from Ghana.
The government plans to prohibit commercial rice imports by the end of 2030 as part of a broader strategy to expand domestic production, create jobs and strengthen the local rice industry. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the policy while presenting the 2027 Budget to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026. He said the government would also amend public procurement laws to require public institutions to purchase only Ghanaian rice with public funds. The measure will apply to rice and other staple foodstuffs procured for schools, hospitals and other public institutions. Dr…
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- Nov 12, 7:51 PM UTCFirst report· you’re reading thisGhana to ban commercial rice imports by 2030 under new production planmyjoyonline.com ↗
- Nov 12, 11:00 PM UTC+3 hRice imports: Ghana to ban commercial imports by 2030 – 2027 Budget3news.com ↗
- Verified: a second independent outlet reported itNov 12, 11:00 PM UTC · +3 h
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