Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur (M), Davies Narh Korboe with other officials
The third edition of the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 has been launched with a call for stronger partnerships among government, the private sector, farmers and exporters to transform the country’s agricultural potential into sustainable economic growth.
Speaking at the launch in Accra, the President of Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), Davies Narh Korboe, said the Expo is an opportunity for a national conversation on how Ghana could leverage its fertile soil, entrepreneurial capacity and market opportunities to achieve agricultural self-reliance.
He said the theme for this year’s Expo, “From Soil to Sovereignty: Building Ghana’s Agricultural Self-Reliance,” was both timely and urgent, as it reflected the need for the country to build the capacity to feed its population, supply industries, reduce dependence on imports, create jobs and compete effectively in global markets.
“When we speak of agricultural self-reliance, we are not suggesting that Ghana should turn away from the world. We are saying that Ghana must build the capacity to feed our people, supply our industries, reduce avoidable dependence on imports, create jobs, earn foreign exchange and compete in global markets with confidence,” Mr. Korboe said.
He, however, noted that despite Ghana’s fertile land, hardworking farmers and quality agricultural products, the sector continued to face challenges including limited access to finance, technology, storage facilities, logistics, standards, packaging and market opportunities.
Mr. Korboe stressed that no single institution could achieve the needed transformation alone, adding that government, financial institutions, researchers, businesses and farmers must work together to strengthen the agricultural value chain.
“The Ghana Horticulture Expo is not simply a three-day exhibition. It is a strategic platform for trade, investment, innovation, knowledge exchange, value addition and market access,” he said.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur, also said the Expo aligned with GEPA’s mandate to promote the growth and diversification of Ghana’s non-traditional exports.
He said horticulture had become a major driver of export growth, with Ghanaian fruits, vegetables and ornamental products increasingly gaining recognition in international markets.
“Horticulture sits at the very heart of that mandate. Our fruits, vegetables and ornamental products are no longer simply commodities for consumption. They are ambassadors of Ghanaian quality on shelves and in markets across Europe, the United Kingdom, North America, the Gulf and increasingly within Africa under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),” he said.
Mr. Arthur disclosed that Ghana recorded $3.83 billion in non-traditional export revenue in 2024, which increased to more than $5 billion by the end of 2025, with horticulture contributing significantly to the growth.
The Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026, slated for September 3 to 5, 2026, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, will bring together farmers, exporters, input suppliers, logistics operators, and investors among others to explore opportunities within the horticultural sector.
By Ebenezer K. Amponsah