Saskatchewan: Mr. Eric Opoku, the Minister of Agriculture, will attend the Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit in Saskatchewan, Canada, from July 14 to 15, 2025. The summit aims to create a platform for collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development within the agribusiness sectors of Canada and Ghana.
According to Ghana News Agency, Global Entrepreneurship Network-Ghana and Voazok Agritours-Canada announced that Mr. Opoku would be the Guest of Honour at the Summit. Attendees will include leaders, policymakers, investors, researchers, and entrepreneurs who will exchange ideas and foster partnerships. The event is set to explore cutting-edge opportunities that drive economic transformation and food security.
The summit will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions, networking sessions, and business matchmaking activities. Over the two-day event, each day will focus on specific themes relevant to the agribusiness sector. Stakeholders from both Canada and Ghana will explore opportunities for collaboration, partnership development, and investment in the agribusiness sector, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and sharing of best practices, innovations, and success stories in agricultural production, processing, marketing, and technology adoption.
The statement highlighted that the summit would showcase investment opportunities in agribusiness value chains, including crop production, livestock farming, agro-processing, agri-tech, and agricultural infrastructure development. It will offer workshops, seminars, and training sessions to build capacity among farmers, entrepreneurs, and agricultural professionals in Ghana, focusing on skills development, technology transfer, and market access.
Themes for the summit include agricultural value chain development, agro-processing and value addition, agri-tech and innovation, market access and trade facilitation, and sustainable agriculture and climate resilience. The aim is to foster deeper collaboration, knowledge sharing, and business partnerships between key agribusiness stakeholders in Canada and Ghana.
Mr. Opoku’s participation underscores Ghana’s strong commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture and agribusiness development through international cooperation and investment. During the summit, he will engage with Canadian policymakers, agribusiness leaders, investors, and development organizations to explore strategic opportunities in technology transfer, agricultural trade, investment, and innovation.
The Minister remarked, “This summit presents a timely opportunity to strengthen Ghana’s partnership with Canada in promoting modern and inclusive agribusiness.” He emphasized that the country’s participation marks a significant step towards realizing the government’s vision for agricultural transformation, which aims to create sustainable jobs and drive economic growth in Ghana.
By leveraging the potential of agribusiness, Ghana aims to stimulate economic growth, enhance food security, and alleviate poverty, ultimately fostering a more prosperous future for both nations through enhanced trade and collaboration in the agriculture sector. The Ministry of Agriculture welcomes this platform as a continuation of its commitment to building global partnerships that support innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth in agriculture.
Ghana’s delegation will include officials from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, private sector agribusiness leaders, investors, and agri-tech entrepreneurs. The summit also provides an opportunity for Ghanaian businesses to showcase their products and explore market entry and partnerships in the Canadian agriculture sector.