President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Cabinet will soon approve a National Agribusiness Policy designed to enhance value addition in Ghana’s agricultural sector and support broader industrialisation efforts.
Speaking at the Presidential Dialogue with the Private Sector in Accra on Monday, February 23, 2026, the President described the policy as central to his government’s industrial transformation agenda.
“The Cabinet will soon approve the National Agribusiness Policy to anchor our aim of value addition,” he stated.
President Mahama emphasised that securing land tenure and protecting agricultural resources are essential for meaningful industrial growth.
He revealed plans to fast-track the allocation of litigation-free agro-industrial lands, allowing businesses to set up processing facilities without legal disputes.
President Mahama also highlighted the introduction of commercial contract farming frameworks to strengthen links between farmers and processors, alongside expanding irrigation systems to reduce reliance on rain-fed agriculture.
To minimise post-harvest losses, the government will invest in storage, preservation, and cold chain infrastructure.
The President also noted that reforms in land tenure and the creation of industrial land banks will support long-term agricultural investment, while illegal mining and sand winning will be tackled to protect farmlands and water bodies.
The policy is expected to complement initiatives such as the 24-Hour Economy programme, helping Ghana transition from exporting raw commodities to producing value-added goods capable of competing within the African Continental Free Trade Area.
President Mahama urged the private sector to increase investment, prioritise local content, create jobs, and develop skills to fully realise the country’s agribusiness transformation goals.
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