Minister of Agriculture to Attend Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit in Saskatoon

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Accra, Ghana – May 20, 2025 – The Ministry of Food and Agriculture is pleased to announce that the Honorable Minister of Agriculture, Eric Opoku, will attend the Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit 2025 as Guest of Honour. The summit will be held from July 14 to 15, 2025, at Innovation Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

The event is jointly organized by Global Entrepreneurship Network-Ghana (GEN-Ghana) and Voazok Agritours Inc. (Canada), and is expected to be a landmark gathering of agribusiness leaders, investors, policymakers, researchers, and entrepreneurs from both countries.

About the Summit

This two-day summit is designed to foster cross-border collaboration, investment, and innovation within the agribusiness sectors of Ghana and Canada. It will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions, networking sessions, and business matchmaking activities, each focusing on crucial themes in the agriculture sector.

Summit Objectives

Facilitate Collaboration between Ghanaian and Canadian agribusiness stakeholders.
Share Knowledge and best practices across production, processing, marketing, and technology.
Promote Investment Opportunities in agribusiness value chains.
Support Capacity Building through training and workshops for Ghanaian farmers and entrepreneurs.
Foster Partnerships through B2B meetings and networking platforms.
Drive Innovation and Sustainability, with an emphasis on climate-resilient practices and environmental stewardship.

Summit Themes

Agricultural Value Chain Development
Agro-processing and Value Addition
Agri-tech and Innovation
Market Access and Trade Facilitation
Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience

Minister’s Remarks

Speaking ahead of the summit, Hon. Eric Opoku said:

“This summit presents a timely opportunity to strengthen Ghana’s partnership with Canada in promoting modern and inclusive agribusiness. Our participation marks a significant step towards realizing the government’s vision for agricultural transformation, job creation, and economic growth. The Ministry welcomes this platform as a continuation of its commitment to global partnerships that support innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth in agriculture.”

The Minister is expected to hold bilateral engagements with Canadian policymakers, agribusiness executives, investors, and international development agencies during his visit, focusing on technology transfer, agricultural trade, and strategic investment.

Ghana’s delegation will include top officials from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, private sector agribusiness executives, and agri-tech entrepreneurs. Ghanaian businesses will also showcase their products and explore opportunities to expand into the Canadian agriculture market.

Event Partners

Global Entrepreneurship Network – Ghana (GEN-Ghana)

GEN-Ghana is a leader in entrepreneurial ecosystem development in Ghana. It is affiliated with the Global Entrepreneurship Network headquartered in Washington, D.C., with operations in over 160 countries. GEN-Ghana’s initiatives have directly and indirectly impacted over one million people through programs that support startups, scale-ups, and inclusive innovation across Ghana. More: www.gengh.org

Voazok Agritours Inc. – Canada

Voazok Agritours specializes in customized agribusiness tours, trade missions, and partnership-building between Canada and Africa. The company emphasizes experiential learning, investment facilitation, and global business connections. More: www.voazokagritours.ca