Business News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA local rice farmer has gone public with concerns about the difficulty in selling his produce, drawing attention to the challenges facing domestic rice producers in the country. He attributed the situation to the overwhelming presence of imported rice, which he said continues to dominate shop shelves and consumer choices. Gbdembilisi rice farmers bemoan low rice sales due to influx of imported riceAccording to the farmer, the lack of patronage for local rice is discouraging, especially after months of hard work and financial investment in cultivation and processing. He appealed to government authorities to step in, urging the implementation of policies that will protect local farmers and encourage the consumption of locally produced rice. Watch the video belowA farmer has displayed several bags of locally produced rice ready for sale but says he is struggling to find buyers as imported rice continues to dominate the market.

Source: GhanaWeb February 09, 2026 05:39 UTC