The government will next month introduce a comprehensive agribusiness export policy designed to strengthen Ghana’s foothold in the international agricultural market, Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Sampson Ahi, has announced.
Speaking at Channel One TV’s AgriFair 2025 on Saturday, June 21, Mr. Ahi explained that the new policy will provide strategic direction and incentive structures for exporters, while promoting value addition and increased production across the agricultural value chain.
“As a Ministry, we are finalizing a programme to launch the agribusiness export policy, which will clearly outline the benefits and opportunities available to exporters. We expect to roll it out sometime next month, after which we will engage directly with stakeholders to ensure they take full advantage of the support government is offering,” he said.
Hon. Ahi further highlighted President John Dramani Mahama’s hands-on approach to promoting sustainable exports, noting that the President is personally chairing a national committee focused on driving the export of locally produced goods.
“Our President is championing sustainable exports and is leading efforts to ensure that what we produce here is exported. Value addition is key—our farmers must continue to process and package their products properly to be globally competitive. Thankfully, we are seeing great progress in that direction,” he stated.
He emphasized that the soon-to-be-launched policy will not only lay out government’s support framework for exporters but also foster inclusive dialogue with sector stakeholders to ensure the policy’s effective implementation.
AgriFair 2025, currently taking place at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra, has drawn participation from across the agricultural ecosystem, including farmers, processors, agribusiness entrepreneurs, and policymakers. The fair, which continues through Sunday, June 22, is being covered live by Channel One TV and Citi FM.
Joining Hon. Ahi at the fair were Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku; Chief Director of the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness & Industry Noah Tumfo, Feed Ghana Coordinator Bright Demodzi; Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Kwasi Etu Bonde; the delegation toured various exhibition stands and interacted with stakeholders across the sector.
