Gov’t initiates talks with Burkina Faso over fresh tomato export ban

Government has announced plans to engage authorities in neighbouring Burkina Faso following a recent decision to suspend the export of fresh tomatoes, a development that is expected to affect supply and pricing within Ghana’s domestic market.


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