{"id":355632,"date":"2025-03-13T08:09:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T08:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/?p=355632"},"modified":"2025-03-13T08:09:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T08:09:40","slug":"ghana-vegetable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/news\/business\/ghana-vegetable\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana earned $48 million from vegetable exports in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ghana recorded 48 million dollars from vegetable exports in 2024, according to the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This marked an increase from over 26 million dollars worth of vegetable exports in 2023.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Office of GEPA in charge of Human Resources and Administration, disclosed this on the sidelines of the Israel Embassy\u2019s event, \u201cEnhancing Ghana\u2019s Vegetable Industry through Israel Agri-Teach Innovations.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event, organised by the Israel Embassy\u2019s Economic and Trade Mission, brought together stakeholders in Ghana\u2019s vegetable production sector.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They held an online meeting with Israeli farmers and technology innovators to explore ways to upscale farming and exports.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussions focused on addressing post-harvest losses, improving irrigation, tackling climate change impacts, increasing production yields, and meeting international standards and certifications.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Kramer noted that vegetable production presented a significant opportunity for export diversification and economic growth.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile we have made significant strides, capturing niche markets in the EU, UK, and other major markets, we have only scratched the surface of our potential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cThe potential of Ghana\u2019s vegetable industry is immense. With our favorable climate, strategic location, and hardworking farmers, we have all the ingredients needed for success,\u201d he said.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Kramer noted that by leveraging Israel\u2019s technological expertise and Ghana\u2019s agricultural potential, local stakeholders would not only grow vegetables but also cultivate prosperity.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said GEPA was ready to support stakeholders to improve their yields and exports by aligning them with the Government\u2019s 24-hour economic policy and the African Continental Free Trade Area.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Roey Gilad, Ambassador of the State of Israel to Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, said agriculture would remain the backbone of Israel\u2019s partnership with Ghana.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said that new opportunities in the sector would be explored for support.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe believe that Israel can offer some solutions that are relevant to some of your challenges, whether we are talking about drip irrigation or greenhouses, as part of the friendship,\u201d he said.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Gilad stated that the aim was for the partnership\u2019s benefits to be felt by farmers and stakeholders in the value chain.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He encouraged local farmers to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the engagement to improve agricultural production.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Felix Kamassah, President of the Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana, said they hoped to learn and adapt climate-samrt agriculture.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said that this would help achieve year-round cultivation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Dr. Kamassah highlighted the major challenges faced, including a lack of irrigation support and climate change impacts, which had affected yields over time.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He urged the government to create an enabling environment and support farmers by investing in irrigation facilities and smart agriculture technologies.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: GNA <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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