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The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has called on foreign investors to set up rice mills in the country and support the purchase of surplus paddy rice from local producers.<\/p>\n

According to the Association, this move would help address the current oversupply of rice, which has left many farmers struggling with large quantities of unsold harvests.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe government is encouraging investors to establish mills in Ghana, purchase paddy rice from our outgrowers, and support smallholder farmers to increase production. This will enable us to process healthy, high-quality grains for local consumption and export,\u201d said the Executive Secretary of the Association, Samson Asaki Awingobit.<\/p>\n

\u201cGhana is a gateway to Africa, and attention is now on us because we spend nearly GH\u00a2300 million to GH\u00a2400 million annually importing rice,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Mr. Awingobit said this while addressing participants at the 2025 World Rice Conference in Cambodia.<\/p>\n

The World Rice Conference, held annually by The Rice Trader in collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), provides a global forum for industry players to exchange knowledge, showcase innovations, and chart the future of rice production.<\/p>\n

Ghana\u2019s delegation participated in the event to seek strategic partnerships and gain insights to enhance the country\u2019s rice industry while contributing to global food security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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