Ghanaian rice farmers cannot meet domestic demand, forcing expensive rice imports that drain foreign currency

Ghana has a 44% rice supply gap and relies heavily on imports to feed its population, costing the government millions in foreign exchange while local farmers lack the resources, technology, and infrastructure to scale production. Rice farmers struggle with low yields, poor access to quality seeds, fertilizers, and modern farming techniques, making it impossible to compete with cheaper imports. Current government initiatives are underfunded and slow-moving, leaving the gap unfilled for years.