Stakeholders at the maiden Ghana AgroTech Fair 2026 have highlighted how modern technology could transform agriculture into a profitable and youth-friendly sector.
The three-day fair, held at Black Star Square, showcased locally developed machinery, agro-processing tools, and emerging tech designed to boost productivity and value addition.
Speaking at the opening, President John Dramani Mahama, Madam Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, and Mr. Sylvester A. Mensah, CEO of Ghana EXIM Bank, emphasised the need to integrate innovation and practical training into agriculture to change perceptions of farming as labor-intensive.
Madam Faustina Okai, Principal of Bedeku Technical Institute, showcased a student-designed sorghum-processing machine that converts leaves into tea bags and powder for cooking. She noted that while demand has grown, the institute requires better facilities to scale production and promote Made-in-Ghana products.
Modern farming methods, including hydroponics and aquaponics, were also highlighted by Mr. Harry Bernard Wryter, Managing Director of Hydroponics and Agri-Tech Group. He demonstrated how these systems yield high output in small urban spaces and convert agricultural waste into biochar and organic fertiliser, offering potential to reclaim lands degraded by illegal mining.
Stakeholders called for stronger collaboration between government and private sector players to expand agricultural training, technology adoption, and youth engagement. They expressed optimism that sustained investment in innovation and skills development could attract a new generation of farmers, driving Ghana’s agricultural transformation.
