Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 to champion agricultural self-reliance and export growth
Ghana is set to intensify conversations around food security, agricultural transformation and export competitiveness as stakeholders across the agribusiness value chain prepare to converge in Accra for the third edition of the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026.
The three-day event, scheduled for June 11 to June 13 at the State House, is expected to bring together farmers, exporters, agribusiness operators, policymakers, investors, researchers, students and development partners to explore strategies for building a more resilient and self-reliant agricultural sector.
The Expo is being organised by the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters in partnership with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority and Ghana Export-Import Bank under the theme: “From Soil to Sovereignty: Building Ghana’s Agricultural Self-Reliance through Innovation.”
Organisers say the event comes at a critical moment as countries around the world seek to strengthen local food systems and reduce vulnerabilities within global supply chains.
Despite Ghana’s fertile land, favourable climate and extensive agricultural resources, industry players believe the country still has significant untapped potential within the horticulture and agribusiness sectors.
The Expo is therefore expected to serve as a strategic platform to promote innovation, investment, value addition and export growth while encouraging sustainable agricultural development.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore exhibitions featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, greenhouse technologies, irrigation systems, agritech solutions, processed products and export-ready commodities.
The programme will also include business-to-business networking sessions, market linkage engagements and policy discussions aimed at strengthening Ghana’s agricultural value chain and improving the country’s competitiveness in global horticultural markets.
Speaking ahead of the event, the President of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters, Davies Narh Korboe, stressed that agricultural transformation must become a national priority if Ghana is to achieve long-term economic resilience and food sovereignty.
“Ghana possesses the land, the people, the climate, and the potential to feed itself and compete globally,” he said.
“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.”
Organisers believe the Expo will not only create business opportunities but also inspire young entrepreneurs to view agriculture as a viable pathway to economic empowerment, job creation and national development.
The event is also expected to reinforce growing calls for increased investment in agritech, modern farming systems and export-oriented agriculture as Ghana seeks to reduce dependence on food imports while expanding its footprint in international markets.
Stakeholders say the 2026 Ghana Horticulture Expo represents a broader national effort to transform the country’s agricultural potential into sustainable prosperity and position Ghana as a stronger player within Africa’s agricultural economy.