Ghana will host the largest agribusiness, food, beverage, and processing exhibition from March 23rd to 25th, 2022, at the International Conference Centre in Accra.
The event is supported by the country’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture and falls in line with President Nana Akufo-Addo’s vision of making agriculture a key sector in Ghana’s development efforts.
Agriculture in Ghana
Agriculture contributed $18.09 billion to Ghana’s gross domestic product in 2020, according to the data.
The agricultural sector employs 60 per cent of the population, and 65 per cent of the land in Ghana is dedicated to this sector.
The event has been organized by Agritech West Africa, a top exhibition company, and will attract over 120 exhibitors from India, Ghana, South Africa, and agribusiness companies from neighbouring regions and Europe.
Over 6000 visitors in the agribusiness community in West Africa and more than 100 hosted buyers and potential partners will attend the exhibition.
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Agritech West Africa will offer exhibitors an opportunity to nominate buyers and partners they would wish to meet, providing a platform for companies to connect and expand their businesses in West Africa.
The government of Ghana has invested heavily in mechanization in agriculture, importing tractors, spares, implements, agrochemicals, and irrigation setups worth $1 billion annually.
Ghana imports over 10,000 tractors and their associated implements and parts every year.
Food and Beverage Industry
Despite Ghana’s significant focus on agriculture, the country’s agricultural production cannot sustain its population, and it has to import commodities.
In 2020, food imports in Ghana accounted for approximately $2.7 billion.
Thomas James, Agritech West Africa’s project director, noted that the rising demand for food and targeted food growth in Ghana and West Africa requires innovation and mechanization in agriculture patterns.
This could be achieved by adopting new and modern agriculture technologies, machines, crop care practices, irrigation, warehousing, and storage facilities, which will be showcased at the exhibition.
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The seminars, pre-fixed meetings, and conferences in the exhibition will help Ghanaian and West African agriculture-based companies network with manufacturers and suppliers from across the globe.
All necessary arrangements have been made to observe COVID-19 protocols, guaranteeing the safety and health of exhibitors, business operators, and visitors, according to Thomas James.
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Food and Beverage Association of Ghana, Association of Ghana Industries Chamber of Agribusiness, and West African Agriculture Chamber have all welcomed and supported the exhibition.
They see the event as an opportunity to promote the growth of the agricultural sector.
It will help them connect with potential partners and buyers.
The event is expected to have a positive impact on the agricultural sector in Ghana.
