{
  "id": 19699012,
  "title": "Government targets self-sufficiency in sugar production by 2030",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/government-targets-self-sufficiency-in-sugar-production-by-2030-19699012",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-12T19:12:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/government-targets-self-sufficiency-in-sugar-production-by-2030/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana is committed to achieving self-sufficiency in sugar production by the year 2030, according to Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. This initiative is part of the nation's broader strategy to diminish its reliance on imported sugar and fortify domestic agro-industrial production. During the presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament, Minister Forson highlighted the sugar industry as one of eight integrated agro-industrial sectors under the government's New Economy program. He stated, \"Ghana will pursue self-sufficiency in sugar requirements by 2030.\" This target is in line with the government's overarching objective to escalate local production, foster value addition, and generate employment opportunities through agro-industrial development. Despite Ghana's capacity to produce sugar, the country currently imports substantial quantities to fulfill domestic demand. The government is anticipated to announce concrete measures to attain the 2030 self-sufficiency goal as it progresses with its plans for the sugar sector.",
  "summary": "Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana will pursue self-sufficiency in sugar production by 2030 as part of efforts to reduce dependence on imports and strengthen domestic agro-industrial production. Presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026, he identified the sugar industry as one of eight integrated agro-industrial sectors…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}