Ghana can feed itself and conquer global markets — FAGE President ahead of Horticulture Expo
The President of the Federation of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), Davies Narh Korboe, has declared that Ghana possesses the natural resources, climate conditions and human capacity required to achieve food self-sufficiency and emerge as a strong competitor in global agricultural trade.
His remarks come ahead of the third edition of the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026, scheduled to take place from June 11 to June 13 at the State House in Accra.
Speaking ahead of the event, Mr Korboe stressed that Ghana’s agricultural future depends on strategic investment, innovation and stronger collaboration across the value chain.
“Ghana possesses the land, the people, the climate, and the potential to feed itself and compete globally. Agricultural self-reliance is not merely an economic ambition; it is a national responsibility. Through innovation, partnerships, and strategic investments, we can build a Ghana that grows what it consumes and exports what the world demands,” he stated.
The Expo, organised by the Federation of Ghanaian Exporters in collaboration with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority and Ghana Export-Import Bank, is expected to bring together farmers, agribusinesses, exporters, investors, policymakers, development partners, researchers and students to discuss the future of Ghana’s horticultural industry.
This year’s event will be held under the theme: “From Soil to Sovereignty: Building Ghana’s Agricultural Self-Reliance through Innovation.”
Organisers say the 2026 edition aims to deepen conversations around food security, export competitiveness and sustainable agricultural transformation at a time when global food systems continue to face mounting pressure from climate change, supply chain disruptions and rising production costs.
Despite Ghana’s vast agricultural potential, stakeholders believe significant opportunities within the horticultural sector remain underutilised, particularly in value addition, export readiness and agritech development.
The three-day exhibition is expected to showcase a wide range of agricultural products and innovations, including fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, processed foods, greenhouse technologies, irrigation systems, packaging solutions and export-ready commodities.
Participants will also engage in business-to-business meetings, market linkage opportunities and policy discussions aimed at strengthening Ghana’s agricultural value chain and positioning the country more competitively within international export markets.
Organisers say beyond trade and investment, the Expo seeks to inspire a renewed national commitment to agriculture as a driver of economic growth, youth employment and long-term food security.
The event is also expected to promote entrepreneurship among young people by demonstrating the commercial opportunities available across the agricultural and agribusiness ecosystem.
As Ghana continues efforts to reduce food imports and strengthen export earnings, industry players believe the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 provides a timely platform to translate the country’s agricultural potential into sustainable economic gains.