The President of the Federation of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), Davies Narh Korboe, has underscored Ghana’s potential to achieve food self-sufficiency and become a competitive force in global agriculture.
Speaking ahead of the third edition of the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026, scheduled for June 11 to 13, Mr. Korboe said Ghana’s fertile land, favourable climate, and industrious population provide a solid foundation for strengthening food security and expanding agricultural exports.
“Ghana possesses the land, the people, the climate, and the potential to feed itself and compete globally. Agricultural self-reliance is not merely an economic ambition; it is a national responsibility,” he stated. He added that innovation, partnerships, and strategic investments remain critical to building a resilient agricultural sector capable of meeting domestic needs while supplying international markets.
The three-day Expo will take place at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra and is expected to bring together key stakeholders across the agricultural value chain, including farmers, exporters, agribusinesses, investors, researchers, policymakers, students, and consumers.
The event is being organised by FAGE in collaboration with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and the Ghana Export-Import Bank. It will be held under the theme: “From Soil to Sovereignty: Building Ghana’s Agricultural Self-Reliance through Innovation.”
Organisers say the 2026 edition builds on the success of previous expos and is expected to be more impactful, particularly at a time when global food systems are under increasing pressure.
Despite Ghana’s abundant agricultural resources, stakeholders acknowledge that significant
opportunities within the horticultural sector remain untapped. The Expo is, therefore, positioned as a strategic platform to drive innovation, promote value addition, enhance export growth, and attract investment into the sector.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore exhibitions showcasing fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, processed goods, greenhouse technologies, irrigation systems, agritech solutions, packaging innovations, and export-ready products.
The programme will also feature business-to-business networking sessions, market linkages, and policy dialogues aimed at strengthening Ghana’s agricultural value chain and improving its competitiveness on the global stage. Beyond the commercial focus, the Expo is expected to inspire young entrepreneurs and highlight agriculture as a viable pathway for job creation, economic growth, and national development.
As Ghana pushes towards agricultural self-reliance and export excellence, the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 is being positioned as a timely initiative to transform the country’s vast agricultural potential into tangible economic gains.
