AgriFair showcases Ghana’s growing agribusiness potential

The Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra came alive with activity, and innovation as the second edition of AgriFair brought together thousands of farmers, agripreneurs, investors, and consumers for a three-day exhibition that reaffirmed one message: agriculture is not just farming— it is big business, and it is the backbone of Ghana’s economic future.

From Friday, November 28, to Sunday, November 30, the park transformed into a vibrant marketplace where fresh produce, agritech tools, financial services, and agro-processed products converged under one large, bustling ecosystem.

For many industry watchers, AgriFair demonstrated how agriculture, when supported with the right investments and market access, can drive inclusive growth, create jobs, and position Ghana competitively on the global stage.

Agriculture as a Driver of Economic Growth

The momentum of the fair was evident as vendors sold out by midday, queues formed around popular stalls, and consumers sought out everything from vegetables and fruits to grains, spices, meat, and fish. This high demand underscored a growing consumer preference for fresh, locally sourced food—and the economic potential behind it.

Dr. Randolph Nsor-Ambala, Chief Executive Officer of Development Bank Ghana (DBG), said the strong turnout was proof that the agriculture sector is gaining strategic relevance in national development.

“It speaks to the relevance of the agric sector and the fact that agric is linked with almost everything we do in our daily lives,” he said during a tour of the stands.

He noted that agriculture offers unmatched advantages in job creation, climate-resilient operations, export diversification, and inclusive economic growth—making it a clear priority for national investment.

Farmers Meet Markets: A Business Model That Works

One of AgriFair’s biggest strengths is its ability to connect farmers directly to consumers. Many exhibitors expressed satisfaction with the increased sales, visibility, and direct customer feedback.

For smallholder farmers, removing intermediaries meant earning more for their produce. For consumers, it ensured better prices and fresher food.

“This fair has helped me understand what customers actually want,” a maize and vegetable farmer shared. “It’s not just about farming; it’s about doing business.”

Agri-Tech and Innovation Take Centre Stage

Beyond fresh produce, agritech firms showcased tools designed to modernise agriculture—from digital poultry management systems to soil testing solutions and crop-monitoring applications.

According to Agri-Impact Limited, one of the event’s headline sponsors, AgriFair is becoming the single most effective platform for showcasing agricultural innovations.

This kind of ecosystem-building, experts say, is crucial to scaling Ghana’s agricultural sector into a competitive business environment.

AgriFair 2025 wasn’t just about selling or displaying products—it was also a learning hub.

Practical Agric Clinics offered training in fish farming, poultry production, piggery, and snail rearing. These sessions drew young people, retirees, and corporate professionals exploring agribusiness as a sustainable venture.

The clinics demonstrated how agriculture—when approached with business skills—can provide stable incomes and reduce youth unemployment nationwide.

Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy Programme, Mr. Augustus Goosie Tanoh, emphasised that AgriFair proves Ghana can drastically reduce its nearly US$3 billion food import bill.

“If we continue to import at this scale, we export our jobs,” he warned. “The displays here show that Ghana can produce competitively and strengthen local value chains.”

He noted that Ghana’s agricultural potential is vast, and events like AgriFair help highlight gaps, opportunities, and strategic areas for collaboration.

For many exhibitors—seed companies, agro-processors, input suppliers, and agri-financiers—AgriFair provided unmatched visibility and networking opportunities.

The Legacy Crop Improvement Centre (LCIC) described the fair as one that “exceeded expectations,” revealing that several of its seed varieties sold out on day one.

Twellium Industrial Company Limited reported similar success, noting that the fair opened new markets for their Verna Water, Rush Energy Drink, and H&H Gari Mix.

AgriFair’s ability to link producers, investors, and consumers in a single space is widely regarded as one of its strongest contributions to Ghana’s agricultural business landscape.

AgriFair 2025 highlighted a growing consensus: the transformation of Ghana’s economy must start with agriculture—but agriculture treated as business, backed by data, investment, technology, and strong partnerships.

As the three-day fair concluded, one thing was clear: AgriFair is no longer just an event—it is a catalyst for Ghana’s agricultural and business transformation.

AgriFair 2025 was powered by Channel One TV and Citi FM, and sponsored by the Horticulture Business Platform (HBP), Development Bank Ghana (DBG), Legacy Crop Improvement Centre (LCIC), GIRSAL, Ghana EXIM Bank, and Agri-Impact, with support from Twellium Industrial Company Limited.