The government is set to launch a comprehensive agribusiness export policy to promote Ghanaian farmers and agribusinesses to export their products more easily and successfully.

This was revealed by the Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi, on Saturday, June 21.Addressing the media, he noted that the new policy, which will be unveiled in July, is a part of President John Dramani Mahama's strategy for driving sustainable export growth.

“The president is talking about sustainable exports and he is chairing a committee to make sure that we export what we produce.

“If we want to do exports then we have to add value to whatever we produce and I have seen that a lot of farmers are adding value to their produce, they are packaging very neatly so most farmers are now ready for the international market,” he stated.

He added that the President will be chairing the national committee that will oversee the implementation of the agribusiness export policy.

“We in the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness we have a programme in place to launch the policy with regards to the agribusiness where we will spell out benefits, advantages that exporters can take.

“I am sure we will launch it somewhere next month. When we do that we will engage the exporters so that they can take advantage of what the government has for them,” Ahi stated.

In April this year, Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, met with representatives from British International Investment (BII) to explore strategic opportunities, particularly in agribusiness and the financial sector in a significant move to deepen foreign investment in Ghana.

The meeting highlighted Ghana’s evolving investment landscape, with a focus on leveraging private capital for economic growth.

“Ghana is open for business, and we welcome partners ready to grow with us,” Dr. Forson emphasized.

A major highlight of the discussion was Ghana’s upcoming Palm Industry Policy, aimed at diversifying the nation’s agricultural base beyond cocoa.

The government plans to develop 50,000 hectares of oil palm, beginning with a $100 million investment for the first 20,000 hectares.

“Our goal is to attract private sector investment into large-scale agribusiness that creates jobs and boosts export earnings,” said Dr. Forson.

The Finance Minister also extended an invitation to BII to support the repositioning and growth of Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), signaling a broader push to strengthen the banking sector.

BII, which currently holds over $200 million in investments in Ghana—particularly in the energy sector—responded positively, reaffirming their long-term commitment to the country.

“We see Ghana as a priority market in the region,” BII representatives noted.

In a promising development, BII is considering bringing its full Board to Ghana for the first time in nearly a decade, signaling renewed interest at the highest level.

The institution also expressed readiness to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), forestry, and other key sectors.

Dr. Forson concluded, “We are creating the right environment for investors who are committed to sustainable growth and shared prosperity.”