At the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2025, held on June 11 at the Accra International Conference Centre, President John Dramani Mahama outlined Ghana’s pathway to a productive economy with horticulture at its core.
In his keynote speech, the President urged strategic investment, innovation, and youth participation in agriculture. “Seek ye first the productive economy. Let us grow Ghana one fruit, one field, and one future at a time,” he declared.
Reviving Agriculture with Feed Ghana
A key highlight was the relaunch of the Feed Ghana Initiative (2025–2028). This revitalization plan includes:
- ‘Yeridua’ Vegetable Development Project
- Smart Agriculture & Farmer Support Centres
- Agribusiness Youth Clinics offering skills training, funding, and mentorship
These measures aim to reduce post-harvest losses, increase yields, and secure both food and economic stability.
A 24-Hour Economy Takes Off
President Mahama confirmed that Ghana’s 24-hour economy policy will officially begin on July 1st, 2025. This initiative will transform the agriculture sector by enabling round-the-clock operations—cold storage, agro-processing, and logistics—to strengthen Ghana’s global horticultural competitiveness.
Davis Korboe, President of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), supported this direction. “This is not a fantasy; it’s a vision within reach,” he noted. He emphasized the urgency of action, citing that post-harvest losses still exceed 30%, while the global horticulture market is set to surpass $320 billion by 2030 (Statista).
Driving Innovation, Equity & Youth Engagement
At the Expo, industry voices called for equity reforms, tech-driven agriculture, and local retail franchises. Dr Prince Kofi Kludjeson emphasized the need to include farmers in ownership and investment to promote inclusive growth.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) launched the Youth in Export Programme. This initiative aims to equip young people, especially from underserved communities, with the tools to thrive in export-oriented agriculture.
As we previously discussed in our coverage of Ghana’s non-traditional export goals, building reliable, high-quality supply chains is crucial to Ghana’s agro-export future.
Public-Private Partnerships for Growth
Kwaku Boateng, Vice President of the Coconut Federation Ghana, stressed the importance of government collaboration with industry players. “Ghana must claim its share of global agro-exports,” he said, calling for coordinated efforts across the board.
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