Accra: The Feed Ghana programme presents a viable opportunity for profitable investment in modernising agriculture and addressing climate change, Mr Eric Hatudson Asamani, Greater Accra Regional Director of Agriculture, has said. He made the remarks at the Ghana-Nebraska Agribusiness, Growth and Trade Relations Chamber (GNEBCham) forum in Accra, themed 'Doing Business in America with Americans.'
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Asamani highlighted that the Feed Ghana programme offers various opportunities to mechanise and scale up production through the establishment of agribusiness centres. He identified input supply, land development, technology, and infrastructure as priority areas for investment, particularly in the production of soybean, maize, rice, sorghum, starchy crops, tree crops, and poultry processing.
Mr Asamani pointed out that Ghana's five central pivot irrigation systems were inadequate, presenting further investment potential. He noted, "It's a huge opportunity for investors, especially in the era of climate change. The water bodies exist, and we can really create more with the involvement of dugouts, for commercial farming." He also mentioned that investing in Ghana would allow Nebraska agribusinesses to consolidate their presence and expand into West Africa.
Ms Alberta Nana Akyea Akosa, Co-Founder of GNEBCham, emphasized the Chamber's efforts in promoting collaborative agribusiness ventures to avoid isolated operations. She stated, "We are always looking for our individual interest, but this time, we're coming together as a Chamber to even have a commercial farm project, bringing value and volume to the table and exporting our products in large quantities sustainably."
Mr Ken Schilz, former Nebraska State Senator and Co-Founder of GNEBCham, noted that American companies were developing smaller, more practical machinery to support Ghana's agricultural needs. He emphasized that successful international partnerships required sustained effort and highlighted ongoing engagements with Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture to advance mutual initiatives.
