President John Dramani Mahama has stressed the importance of innovation and technology in repositioning Ghana’s agricultural sector as a key driver of economic growth and national development.
Speaking as a special guest at the Ghana AgroTech Fair 2026, held under the theme “Transforming Agribusiness through Local Innovation and Technology”, President Mahama said such platforms go beyond exhibitions, serving as crucial links between critical sectors of the economy.
“Events like this help bridge the gap between ideas and enterprise, research and industry, as well as innovation and investment,” he said. “They transform agriculture from mere subsistence into a sector driven by productivity, opportunity, and prosperity.”
The President noted that the fair comes at a pivotal moment for Ghana, especially as agriculture across Africa is often seen through the lens of vulnerability and small-scale farming. He argued that, when properly structured, the sector has immense potential to drive economic transformation across the continent.
He further highlighted that agriculture should not be limited to cultivation alone, but recognised for its broader contributions to value addition, industrialisation, job creation, and export growth, with technology and innovation playing a central role.
President Mahama also emphasised the need to modernise the entire agricultural value chain—from production to processing, logistics, packaging, and global marketing—to fully unlock the sector’s potential.
He commended the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Agribusiness, the Ghana Export-Import Bank, and other partners for organising the fair, describing it as a vital platform for advancing agribusiness and technological development in Ghana.