Business News of Tuesday, 17 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana (VEPEAG) has renewed calls to strengthen tomato production in Ghana following a deadly terrorist attack in the northern Burkina Faso that claimed the lives of seven Ghanaian traders. The association says the tragic incident highlights the dangers many traders face when travelling outside the country to source tomatoes for the local market. Burkina Faso Terrorist Attack: Death toll of Ghanaian victims rises to 8 - ReportBy boosting domestic production, VEPEAG believes Ghana can reduce its reliance on imports and protect the lives and livelihoods of its traders. According to VEPEAG, improved irrigation systems are key to ensuring year-round cultivation and surplus production to meet national demand. Burkina Faso Terrorist Attack: 7 Ghanaians reportedly killed“We strongly believe that the resources and expertise required for the production of high-quality tomatoes are found here in Ghana,” the statement added.

Source: GhanaWeb February 17, 2026 17:58 UTC