The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has assured stakeholders that the government will soon deliver a comprehensive and forward-looking national agribusiness policy aimed at transforming Ghana’s agribusiness landscape.
Speaking at a stakeholders' forum held on Monday, July 28, 2025, and launched by President John Dramani Mahama, Mrs Ofosu-Adjare said the inputs and thought-provoking ideas shared by participants at the event will help shape a holistic and results-oriented policy framework.
“We will deliver an agribusiness policy that will be rich and will help move the sector forward,” she stated.
The Minister lauded President Mahama for what she described as his steadfast leadership and commitment to the sector. She noted that the inclusion of agribusiness in her Ministry’s expanded portfolio signals a critical policy shift that demands a clearly defined and inclusive policy aligned with the broader industrial transformation agenda.
“We are here because we recognise that Ghana’s agribusiness sector must move beyond its traditional confines. We must embrace innovation, invest in value addition, scale up agritech solutions, strengthen market systems and expand access to finance,” Mrs Ofosu-Adjare stressed.
She also pointed to the government’s 24-Hour+ Economy Policy as a strategic enabler of agribusiness development, particularly in areas such as agro-processing, logistics, and market access.
“By creating the conditions for round-the-clock productivity, we can unlock new layers of efficiency, reduce post-harvest losses, and drive continuous value addition. Industries will not only expand employment opportunities but also ensure that our farmers, agripreneurs, and SMEs are fully integrated into a modern, resilient, and globally competitive economy,” she added.
The event also featured a keynote address by Mr Daniel Fahene Acquaye, Group CEO of Agri Impact Limited, who offered a compelling analysis of Ghana’s agribusiness sector. He emphasised the country’s vast untapped potential and the urgent need to scale up strategic investments and interventions.
The forum, organised by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, brought together key players from the public and private sectors, development partners, and civil society organisations to chart a new path for agribusiness growth and sustainability in Ghana.