“We Will Deliver a Rich & Forward-Looking Agribusiness Policy for the Sector” – Trade Minister
The Minister for Trade Agribusiness & Industry Hon. Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu- Adjare (MP), has assured stakeholders in the Agribusiness space and Ghanaians that the government through her Ministry will deliver Agribusiness policy that will be rich and will help move the Agribusiness sector forward.
The Minister was of the view that with the brilliant concerns and thought provoking ideas and suggestions shared by all participants at the Forum held on Monday 28th July, 2025 and launched by His Excellency the President of the Republic John Dramani Mahama, a more holistic and result oriented policy framework will be obtained.
Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, also praised the President for his steadfast leadership and vision for agribusiness.
She stated that the expanded mandate of her Ministry to include agribusiness signaled a pivotal shift in policy direction, requiring a clear and inclusive national agribusiness 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,” she emphasized.
The Minister also highlighted the government’s 24-Hour+ Economy Policy as a strategic tool to amplify agribusiness development, particularly in 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.
In his remarks, the Group CEO of Agri Impact Limited, and Guest Speaker at the event, Mr. Daniel Fahene Acquaye, delivered a compelling assessment of Ghana’s agribusiness sector, emphasizing its untapped potential and the urgent need for strategic scale-up.
