Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi

Government will next month introduce a comprehensive agribusiness export policy designed to strengthen Ghana’s foothold in the international agricultural market, Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi, has announced.

Speaking at the Channel One TV’s AgriFair 2025 on Saturday, June 21, 2025, Ahi explained that the new policy will provide strategic direction and incentive structures for exporters, while promoting value addition and increased production across the agricultural value chain.

“As a Ministry, we are finalising a programme to launch the agribusiness export policy, which will clearly outline the benefits and opportunities available to exporters. We expect to roll it out sometime next month, after which we will engage directly with stakeholders to ensure they take full advantage of the support government is offering,” he said.

Ahi further highlighted President John Dramani Mahama’s hands-on approach to promoting sustainable exports, noting that the President is personally chairing a national committee focused on driving the export of locally produced goods.

“Our President is championing sustainable exports and is leading efforts to ensure that what we produce here is exported. Value addition is key, our farmers must continue to process and package their products properly to be globally competitive. Thankfully, we are seeing great progress in that direction,” he stated.

He emphasised that the soon-to-be-launched policy will not only lay out government’s support framework for exporters but also foster inclusive dialogue with sector stakeholders to ensure the policy’s effective implementation.

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