Ghana has invited Chinese investors to partner in its large-scale agricultural transformation agenda.
Speaking at the Chinese Lunar New Year Gala 2026 in Accra, Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, said agriculture is now at the center of Ghana’s economic reset under President John Dramani Mahama.
He explained that the 2026 Budget positions agriculture as a key driver of industrialization, export growth, job creation, and foreign exchange stability.
According to him, 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 fertilizer.
He added that Ghana is also expanding irrigation by developing thousands of hectares of irrigated land and constructing dams in northern Ghana to move away from rain-fed farming.
The Minister highlighted strong opportunities for Chinese companies in irrigation systems, farm mechanization, agro-processing, machinery assembly, and agro-industrial zones.
Mr. Opoku stated that a major focus is the Integrated Oil Palm Development Programme (2026–2032), which aims to develop 100,000 hectares of plantations, create 250,000 jobs, and reduce palm oil imports by US$200 million annually.
He explained that Ghana is offering structured land banks and inviting investment in plantations, processing, refining, and export-oriented agriculture.
“We are not seeking aid. We are building joint ventures,” the Minister said, urging investors to move “from trade to production.”
Hon. Eric Opoku said that with access to the ECOWAS market of over 400 million people, Ghana is positioning itself as a regional agricultural and industrial hub for West Africa.
