{"id":116789,"date":"2026-04-04T11:27:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T11:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/ho-west-residents-split-on-burkina-faso-tomato-export"},"modified":"2026-04-04T11:56:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T11:56:52","slug":"ho-west-residents-split-on-burkina-faso-tomato-export","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/ho-west-residents-split-on-burkina-faso-tomato-export","title":{"rendered":"Ho West Residents Split on Burkina Faso Tomato Export"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong> <\/span><b>A section of residents in Ho West have expressed mixed reactions to Burkina Faso\u2019s decision to lift its tomato export ban to Ghana.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The development follows negotiations between Ghana and Burkina Faso to resume the supply of tomatoes to the Ghanaian market.<\/p>\n<p>While some residents welcomed the move as a relief measure, others expressed concern about its potential impact on local tomato production.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Etsevi Gati, a commercial driver, described the development as both good and bad news for the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis could make government relax its efforts in investing in local tomato production, which is not good for us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Mr MacLean Degbator, a farmer advocate at Kpoeta Ashanti in the Volta Region, said the decision was in bad taste and called for urgent support for local farmers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe expect government to listen to our concerns and invest in tomato farming to create jobs and ensure food security,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Promise Louis, an agrochemical dealer at Kpedze, advised government to consider imposing taxes or duties on imported tomatoes to protect local farmers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt least it will give us the opportunity to prepare and strengthen our production. Things done abruptly are not always done right,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Market women also noted that Burkina Faso\u2019s tomato season typically ends in May, after which Ghana\u2019s production season begins, suggesting the need for irrigation systems to sustain local supply during off-seasons.<\/p>\n<p>Madam Akpene Afesu, a tomato seller at Kpedze Market, welcomed the decision, saying it would help stabilise prices and support livelihoods, although she acknowledged the need for long-term solutions to strengthen local production.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Ghana<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. A section of residents in Ho West have expressed mixed reactions to Burkina Faso\u2019s decision to lift its tomato export ban to Ghana. 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