The first-ever AgroTech Fair has drawn praise from agro-tech entrepreneurs for providing a platform to showcase locally developed technologies and attract investment for the country’s agribusiness sector.
Organised by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry in collaboration with Ghana Export-Import Bank (EXIM), the three-day event at Black Star Square focused on “Transforming Agribusiness through Local Innovation and Technology.” It featured exhibitions of agricultural machinery, agro-processing equipment, and emerging technologies aimed at boosting productivity and value addition.
Participants said the fair facilitated engagement between innovators, investors, and international partners, creating new opportunities for collaboration and business growth. Madam Rita Akrong showcased agro-processing equipment and reported promising discussions with donors and partners. She called for government support and more frequent events to encourage youth and technical student participation.
Similarly, Naa Ayeley Suomo Tagoe, Co-founder of Sunify Soladry Technology, praised the fair for enabling strategic partnerships and recommended venues with farmland to allow practical testing of innovations.
Mr Eric Kuupole highlighted strong international interest, including potential collaboration with a Kenyan partner linked to UNDP. He noted challenges such as the high cost and limited availability of components, urging government support to scale up production and promote regional fairs.
Educational institutions, including Bedeku Technical Institute, also benefited by engaging stakeholders to address institutional challenges and explore future support opportunities.
Exhibitors collectively called for policy interventions to promote youth engagement, strengthen local innovation, and encourage import substitution to reinforce Ghana’s agribusiness sector.
The successful maiden fair demonstrates the potential of homegrown technologies to attract investment, foster partnerships, and transform agribusiness into a key driver of economic growth.
