Tag: rice millers association of ghana
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Lack of storage facilities causing local rice grains to dry up and lose value
Research has shown that although rice is the second most important staple food after maize in Ghana, only one-third of rice consumed here is produced locally. In the recent past, rice farmers with some government support and initiatives like the made in Ghana Rice Campaign spearheaded by the CEO of Citi Fm and Citi TV,…
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50% reduction in benchmark values crippling agric sector – Rice millers
The Ghana Rice Millers Association of Ghana says the 50% reduction in benchmark values did not benefit the consuming public and is therefore calling for it to be scrapped. According to the group, the rebate government introduced only enriched importers and did not reflect a reduction in the price of goods on the market. Yaw…