By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave
Minister for Trade and Agribusiness, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has emphasized the country’s commitment to transforming its agricultural sector through innovation and technology.
She backed this by adding, “We have never been a people who waited for the world to give us what we can grow for ourselves.” According to her, the government is intentional about using agribusiness to drive economic growth and reduce reliance on imports.
Speaking at the 2026 Ghana Agrotech Fair today, March 17, she stated that the ministry is poised to answer persistent questions while closing the gap between agricultural potential and performance.
The three-day fair, themed “Transforming Agribusiness through Local Innovation and Technology,” showcases locally developed agricultural machinery, agro-processing equipment, and emerging technologies. The event aims to catalyse investment, drive innovation, and accelerate agro-industrial transformation for sustainable growth and jobs.
The minister highlighted the government’s efforts to create a conducive policy environment, eliminate regulatory and financial barriers, and support import substitution. She also emphasized Ghana’s commitment to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agenda and the African Union Agenda 2063.
She also added that the ministry is committed to making Ghana the most competitive agribusiness destination in West Africa and working to eliminate the regulatory and financial barriers that prevent local agricultural manufacturing from scaling.
The fair features exhibitions, masterclasses, policy dialogues, business matchmaking sessions, and technical demonstrations, providing a platform for stakeholders to connect and exchange ideas. President John Dramani Mahama officially opened the event, underscoring the government’s commitment to building a modern, competitive, and export-driven agricultural economy.
