Stakeholders in Ghana have called for increased investment and policy support to promote local agro-industrial innovations as a means of strengthening the country’s agricultural sector.
The call was made during discussions focused on advancing agro-processing and value addition, where participants stressed that locally driven innovations are key to improving productivity, reducing post-harvest losses, and boosting economic growth.
According to the stakeholders, agro-industrial development remains critical to transforming Ghana’s agriculture from subsistence-based practices into a more industrialised and commercially viable sector. They noted that supporting local innovators would enhance food security and create sustainable employment opportunities, especially for the youth.
However, they identified several constraints affecting the growth of the sector, including inadequate funding, limited access to modern technology, and insufficient infrastructure. These challenges, they said, continue to hinder the ability of innovators to scale their solutions.
The stakeholders therefore urged the government and relevant institutions to implement supportive policies, improve access to financing, and invest in research and development. They also emphasised the need for stronger collaboration between industry players, researchers, and policymakers to ensure that innovations are effectively developed and adopted.
They maintained that with the right support systems in place, local agro-industrial innovations could play a major role in driving Ghana’s economic transformation and agricultural sustainability.
TNAM
Edited By Egwu Patience Nnennaya
