Ghana is stepping up efforts to secure food supply stability following Burkina Faso’s decision to resume fresh tomato exports, easing weeks of pressure on local markets.
The lifting of the restriction is being viewed by officials as a major breakthrough in trade diplomacy, after targeted engagements between Ghanaian authorities and their Burkinabé counterparts helped resolve the impasse.
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry noted that the development is expected to improve the availability of tomatoes, a key staple, and help moderate prices that had surged during the export suspension.
While welcoming the decision, government says it is also using the moment to push longer-term solutions aimed at reducing dependence on imports. Key initiatives are being rolled out to strengthen local production capacity and ensure year-round supply.
Programmes such as Feed the Industry and Feed Ghana are being expanded to boost yields, support large-scale farming, and enhance linkages between farmers and processors.
Authorities say investments in irrigation infrastructure and land allocation for commercial cultivation are central to building a more resilient tomato value chain.
The government has also urged traders and industry players to support ongoing measures designed to protect both consumers and local businesses, stressing that the goal is to balance immediate market relief with sustainable agricultural growth.
Officials maintain that the renewed cooperation with Burkina Faso forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen regional trade ties while safeguarding Ghana’s food security.
