Ghana is expanding its agricultural industry with structured investment opportunities as part of efforts to reposition itself as a regional agricultural and industrial hub within the West African sub-region.
Speaking at the Chinese Lunar New Year Gala 2026 in Accra on Tuesday, March 3, Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture, called on China to participate in the country’s ambitious agricultural transformation drive.
He highlighted strong opportunities for Chinese investors in irrigation systems, farm mechanisation, agro-processing, machinery assembly and agro-industrial zones.
According to him, the 2026 Budget positions the country’s agriculture sector as a key driver for industrialisation, export growth, job creation and foreign exchange stability.
“This year alone, the government is distributing 31,000 metric tonnes of rice seed, 4,388 metric tonnes of maize seed, 2,791 metric tonnes of soybean seed and 272,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser,” he said.
He noted that the country is moving away from reliance on rain-fed farming through irrigation expansion, the development of thousands of hectares of irrigated land and the construction of dams in northern Ghana.
With the launch of the Integrated Oil Palm Development Programme (2026–2032), the government aims to develop 100,000 hectares of plantations, create 250,000 jobs and cut palm oil imports by US$200 million annually.
He urged investors to pursue mutually beneficial partnerships and encouraged a shift from trade-based relations toward production and industrial collaboration.
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