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The government plans to prohibit commercial rice imports by the end of 2030 as part of a broader strategy to expand domestic production, create jobs and strengthen the local rice industry. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the policy while presenting the 2027 Budget to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026. He said the government would also amend public procurement laws to require public institutions to purchase only Ghanaian rice with public funds. The measure will apply to rice and other staple foodstuffs procured for schools, hospitals and other public institutions. Dr Forson said the policy would ensure that public spending supports local farmers while providing a reliable market for their produce.