By Kwaku Boateng
Ghana is gearing up to host one of the most anticipated agribusiness events in West Africa, the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2025, set to take place from June 11–13, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Center (AICC).
With the theme “Innovate, Transform, Sustain: Driving Growth in Ghana’s Horticultural Sector,” the expo is positioned to be a turning point for the country’s agricultural and export ambitions.
Bringing together local and international stakeholders, the expo will focus on how innovation, sustainability, and investment can transform Ghana’s horticultural sector into a key driver of economic growth.
Activities
The expo will feature product exhibitions, B2B meetings, and expert-led seminars. Participants will include producers, exporters, researchers, investors, policymakers, and representatives from the youth and women-led agribusiness community.
Ghana’s horticulture industry, known for crops such as mangoes, pineapples, coconuts, yams, and vegetables, has been gaining traction in international markets.
The expo is expected to provide a platform for dialogue on building up this momentum, improving supply chains, and ensuring long-term sustainability.
In addition to showcasing produce and technologies, the event will facilitate conversations around climate resilience, inclusive participation, and regional trade integration.
Collaboration
Organized in collaboration with key government ministries, development agencies, and private sector partners, the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2025 aims to address pressing challenges such as post-harvest losses, access to finance, and market expansion. Special focus will be given to smallholder farmers and how digital technologies and mechanization can improve productivity and competitiveness.
The three-day event will also spotlight Ghana’s potential as a horticulture export hub within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework, emphasizing opportunities for intra-African trade. Trade missions and delegations from neighboring countries, as well as Europe, Asia, and North America, are expected to participate, reflecting strong global interest in Ghana’s horticultural prospects.
The expo is anticipated to attract over 5,000 participants, with exhibitors showcasing innovative products and solutions in areas such as smart irrigation, organic farming, greenhouse technologies, and agro-processing. Experts from academia and research institutions will also present the latest findings on crop improvement, soil health, and sustainable farming practices.
Highlight
A highlight of the event will be the Agribusiness Innovation Forum, where startups and entrepreneurs will pitch ideas to investors and development partners. This initiative aims to nurture new ventures that can add value to Ghana’s horticultural value chain, create jobs, and boost export revenues.
In his remarks ahead of the event, a spokesperson for the organizing committee noted that the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2025 represents a significant step toward repositioning agriculture as a vibrant and modern sector. “This expo is more than an exhibition; it’s a convergence point for policy, practice, and partnerships that can shape the future of agribusiness in Ghana and beyond,” the spokesperson said.
The event will also recognize excellence within the industry, with awards set to be presented to outstanding farmers, agribusinesses, and innovators who have demonstrated leadership in advancing Ghana’s horticulture sector.
Educational workshops and training sessions are scheduled throughout the expo to build capacity among farmers and agribusiness professionals, particularly focusing on export readiness, quality standards, and compliance with international certifications.
The Ghana Horticulture Expo 2025 underscores the country’s commitment to leveraging agriculture as a pillar of national development. It aligns with Ghana’s broader agenda to diversify its economy, reduce dependence on traditional exports like cocoa and gold, and strengthen food security.
With increasing global demand for fresh and processed horticultural products, the expo is seen as a timely intervention to harness Ghana’s agricultural potential and establish the nation as a competitive player in the global horticulture market.
Participation
As preparations gather momentum, organizers are calling on all stakeholders farmers, agribusiness owners, financial institutions, and development partners to actively participate and seize the opportunities presented by the expo.
I have no doubts that, the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2025 would a new benchmark for agricultural exhibitions in the region, offering a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, business development, and policy dialogue. It would leave a lasting legacy that will drive growth, innovation, and sustainability in Ghana’s horticultural landscape for years to come.
The writer, Kwaku Boateng, is the vice-president of the Coconut Federation-Ghana.
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