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AgriFair 2025: Govt to launch agribusiness export policy next month – Sampson Ahi

 Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi, has revealed that government will next month unveil a comprehensive agribusiness export policy aimed at boosting international market access for Ghanaian farmers and processors.

Speaking at Channel One TV’s  AgriFair 2025 on Saturday, June 21, Sampson Ahi said the new policy will define strategic support systems and incentive structures for exporters, while also serving as a roadmap to expand agricultural production and increase value addition to local produce.

We in the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness we have a programme in place to launch the policy with regards to the agribusiness where we will spell out benefits, advantages that exporters can take.

“I am sure we will launch it somewhere next month. When we do that we will engage the exporters so that they can take advantage of what government has for them,” Ahi stated.

The Deputy Minister highlighted President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership in driving sustainable export growth, revealing that the President is personally chairing a national committee focused on enhancing the export of locally produced goods.

He stressed the importance of value addition in making Ghanaian products competitive on the global market.

The president is talking about sustainable exports and he is chairing a committee to make sure that we export what we produce.

“If we want to do exports then we have to add value to whatever we produce and I have seen that a lot of farmers are adding value to their produce, they are packaging very neatly so most farmers are now ready for the international market,” he stated.

Ahi added that the forthcoming agribusiness export policy will not only spell out the government’s support framework but also foster direct engagement with stakeholders to ensure inclusive and effective implementation.

AgriFair 2025, which is currently underway at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra, has attracted broad interest from farmers, agribusiness leaders, and policymakers. The event continues through Sunday, June 22, with live coverage by Channel One TV and Citi FM.

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