Agric Minister to attend Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit

The Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit will connect leaders, policymakers, and investors. It aims to foster partnerships and explore opportunities in agribusiness. The event will last for two days, focusing on key themes relevant to the sector.

Objectives of the Summit

1. Facilitate Collaboration:
Stakeholders from Canada and Ghana will explore partnership opportunities.

2. Share Knowledge:
The summit will provide a platform for sharing best practices and innovations.

3. Promote Investment Opportunities:
It will showcase investment options in various agribusiness value chains.

4. Support Capacity Building:
Workshops and training sessions will help develop skills among farmers and entrepreneurs.

5. Foster Networking:
B2B meetings will connect stakeholders to promote collaboration between organizations.

6. Drive Innovation:
The summit will highlight sustainable agricultural practices and technologies.

Themes for the Summit

- Agricultural Value Chain Development:
Focus on improving efficiency from farm to fork.

- Agro-processing and Value Addition:
Promote processing of agricultural products for higher market value.

- Agri-tech and Innovation:
Use technology to enhance sustainability in agriculture.

- Market Access and Trade Facilitation:
Explore export opportunities to boost global competitiveness.

- Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience:
Address climate change challenges in agricultural systems.

The summit aims to deepen collaboration between Canadian and Ghanaian agribusiness stakeholders.

Ghana's Minister emphasizes the country's commitment to sustainable agriculture through international cooperation. During the summit, he will engage with Canadian leaders on technology transfer, trade, investment, and innovation opportunities.

Participants from both countries' agricultural sectors will attend the event. Activities include keynote speeches, panel discussions, B2B matchmaking sessions, and exhibitions focused on climate-smart agriculture.

Mr. Eric Opoku stated that this summit strengthens Ghana's partnership with Canada in agribusiness development. He highlighted its role in creating jobs, driving economic growth, enhancing food security, and reducing poverty through trade collaboration.

Ghana’s delegation includes officials from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture along with private sector leaders. This summit also allows Ghanaian businesses to showcase their products in Canada’s agriculture sector.