The Minister of Agriculture, Eric Opoku, will attend the Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit in Saskatchewan, Canada, from July 14 to 15, 2025.

The summit aims to create a dynamic platform for collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development within the agribusiness sectors of Canada and Ghana.

Global Entrepreneurship Network-Ghana and Voazok Agritours-Canada said in a statement issued in Accra on Monday that the Minister would be the Guest of Honour at the Summit to be attended by leaders, policymakers, investors, researchers, and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas and foster partnerships.

The statement said the summit would explore cutting-edge opportunities that drive economic transformation and food security.

The Summit will feature a combination of keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions, networking sessions, and business matchmaking activities.

“The summit will be organized over a period of two days, with each day focusing on specific themes or topics relevant to the agribusiness sector,” it added.

It would bring together stakeholders from Canada and Ghana to explore opportunities for collaboration, partnership development, and investment in the agribusiness sector and provide a platform for knowledge exchange and sharing of best practices, innovations, and success stories in agricultural production, processing, marketing, and technology adoption.

The statement said it would also showcase investment opportunities in agribusiness value chains, including crop production, livestock farming, agro-processing, agri-tech, and agricultural infrastructure development.

“It will offer workshops, seminars, and training sessions to build capacity among farmers, entrepreneurs, and agricultural professionals in Ghana, focusing on skills development, technology transfer, and market access,” it said.

The event will have various themes, including agricultural value chain development, agro-processing and value addition, agri-tech and innovation, market access and trade facilitation, and sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.

The summit aims to foster deeper collaboration, knowledge sharing, and business partnerships between key agribusiness stakeholders in Canada and Ghana.

The Minister’s participation underscores Ghana’s strong commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture and agribusiness development through international cooperation and investment.

During the summit, the Minister will engage with Canadian policymakers, agribusiness leaders, investors, and development organizations to explore strategic opportunities in technology transfer, agricultural trade, investment, and innovation.

The Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit will bring together participants from across both countries’ agricultural value chains.

Mr Opoku noted: “This summit presents a timely opportunity to strengthen Ghana’s partnership with Canada in promoting modern and inclusive agribusiness.”

He said the country’s participation marked a significant step towards realizing the government’s vision for agricultural transformation, which aims to create sustainable jobs and drive economic growth in Ghana.

“By leveraging the potential of agribusiness, we can stimulate economic growth, enhance food security, and alleviate poverty, ultimately fostering a more prosperous future for both our nations through enhanced trade and collaboration in the agriculture sector,” he added.

He said the the Ministry welcomed this platform as a continuation of its commitment to building global partnerships that support innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth in agriculture.

Ghana’s delegation will include officials from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, private sector agribusiness leaders, investors, and agri-tech entrepreneurs.

The summit also provides an opportunity for Ghanaian businesses to showcase their products and explore market entry and partnerships in the Canadian agriculture sector.