Poultry farmers and egg exporters in Dormaa Ahenkro, located in Ghana’s Bono Region, have called on the government to urgently intervene in the ongoing ban on egg exports to Burkina Faso, warning that the restriction is causing severe financial losses and threatening livelihoods.

According to members of the Dormaa Ahenkro Poultry Farmers, Egg Sellers and Exporters Association, the ban has now lasted for several months, disrupting one of the area’s most important sources of income.

Dormaa is widely recognized as one of Ghana’s leading egg production hubs, with many farmers depending heavily on exports to neighboring Burkina Faso.

Farmers say thousands of eggs meant for export are going to waste, while some shipments have reportedly been destroyed after crossing the border. The situation has left producers struggling with unsold stock, rising storage costs, and shrinking revenues.

Industry leaders explained that concerns linked to Ghana’s past avian influenza outbreak may be one of the reasons behind the continued restrictions.

They are urging Ghanaian authorities to issue an official health clearance report confirming that the poultry sector is safe and disease-free.

They believe this would help restore confidence and reopen the market.

The association also appealed for direct diplomatic engagement between Ghana and Burkina Faso to resolve the matter quickly.

Farmers want both countries to establish clear export protocols, including health certification and inspection measures, to prevent similar disruptions in the future.

Beyond the economic impact, local stakeholders warn that the ban is also creating social pressure in the community.

Many young people who relied on jobs in loading, packaging, and transporting eggs are now unemployed, increasing hardship for families in the area.

The farmers have appealed to the Ghanaian government to treat the issue as a national economic priority, stressing that reopening the Burkina Faso market is essential for the survival of the poultry industry in Dormaa.