President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a comprehensive National Agribusiness Policy aimed at boosting investment, strengthening supply chains, and transforming Ghana’s agribusiness sector into a pillar of industrial and economic growth.
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Speaking at the maiden National Agribusiness Dialogue in Accra, President Mahama outlined the policy’s focus areas, value addition, global competitiveness, processing standards, and resilient infrastructure.
“This dialogue isn’t just another talkshow, it’s a call to action. It’s time to unlock the full potential of agribusiness,” Mahama said, calling for immediate implementation and stakeholder collaboration.
Agribusiness Positioned at the Heart of Ghana’s Industrial Strategy
Themed “Resetting Agribusiness for Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Growth,” the event brought together key players from government, industry, and agriculture to align efforts for inclusive economic transformation.
President Mahama commended the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry for its policy realignment, stressing that agribusiness now plays a central role in Ghana’s trade and industrial agenda.
Key Policy Pillars to Transform Agribusiness
To support this vision, Mahama highlighted several initiatives under his 24-hour economy framework, including:
- Keep the Industries Initiative
- Rapid Industrialization Initiative
- Accelerated Export Development Programme
These programmes aim to shift Ghana from seasonal farming to year-round agricultural production, supported by irrigation, mechanisation, and expanded infrastructure.
He also announced the launch of the Feed Industry Programme, built on four strategic pillars:
- Commercial Farmer Development
- Post-Harvest Loss Solution Centres
- Industrial and Market Development
- Institutional Capacity Building
Mahama expressed confidence that these measures would raise Ghana’s industrial capacity utilization from 30–40% to 70–80%, while improving food security and job creation.
Trade Ministry Supports Inclusive Agribusiness Drive
Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare praised the policy shift and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and empowering women, smallholder farmers, and SMEs.
“This is a bold step to reshape agribusiness and realise Ghana’s industrial ambitions,” she said.
The National Agribusiness Dialogue is widely viewed as a pivotal turning point in repositioning agribusiness at the centre of Ghana’s economic transformation agenda.
