The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Honourable Eric Opoku, has reiterated Government’s commitment to supporting agro-processing businesses to help create jobs, add value to farm produce and provide ready markets for farmers.
The Minister made the commitment when he paid a working visit to P&A African Food International Limited in Accra on Friday 19th June, 2026 he reaffirmed that Ghana’s agriculture sector must move beyond production and focus more on processing and value addition.
He noted that although crop production, such as maize, has increased, farmers are still struggling to find stable markets.
“Our farmers have produced so much, but consumption alone cannot absorb everything. We need more companies to process agricultural products and create markets,” Hon. Opoku said.
The Minister praised P&A African Food for investing in agro-processing, stating that such initiatives help reduce post-harvest losses, create jobs, and increase farmers’ incomes.
According to Hon. Eric Opoku, value addition remains central to Government’s agricultural transformation agenda and the 24-Hour Economy policy.
He stressed that the future of agriculture lies not only in farming but also in processing, packaging, storage, transportation, and marketing, which create more employment opportunities for the youth.
The Minister also raised concerns about poultry farmers, especially egg producers, who are facing weak market demand, noting that agro-processing investments could help address the challenge.
He assured the company of Government’s support, adding that the Ministry is working with partners to provide funding opportunities for agro-processing expansion.
Hon. Opoku further encouraged strong partnerships between processors and farmers through guaranteed off-take agreements, which would boost production and market stability and urged Ghanaians to buy locally made products.
“When we buy locally made products, we support our farmers and our economy,” he said.
He also called on the media to help promote Ghanaian-made products and raise public awareness about the importance of supporting local industries.
The Managing Director of P&A African Food International Limited, Mr. Richard Mainoo, appealed for Government’s support to expand operations, including processing equipment, warehouses, working capital, and transport logistics to increase production and exports
