Ghana Seeks Danish Investment to Drive Agribusiness Modernization

Ghana is pitching itself as Denmark’s strategic gateway to West Africa, with agribusiness at the center of its growth agenda, Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Sampson Ahi said during bilateral talks in Copenhagen with Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Jacob Jensen.

Speaking on behalf of Ghana’s Trade Minister, Ahi pointed to the country’s youthful population, entrepreneurial energy, and forward-looking government initiatives, including the 24-Hour Economy policy. He said these measures are aimed at increasing productivity, strengthening the private sector, and positioning Ghana as a competitive player in both regional and global markets.

“Agribusiness remains a central pillar of Ghana’s development agenda,” Ahi said, referencing the Feed the Industry and Feed Ghana Programmes, the Rapid Industrialization Initiative, and the Accelerated Export Development Programme. “These are designed to drive modernization, enhance productivity, and create strong value chains.”

He called for Danish expertise and investment in precision agriculture, irrigation, cold chain logistics, and food processing, stressing that Ghana is keen to climb higher up the agricultural value chain. Cocoa processing, horticulture, and mechanized staple crop production, he said, offer particular opportunities for Danish technology and sustainable practices. “Ghana is not just an emerging market; we are a stable, democratic, and proactive partner seeking to deepen mutually beneficial collaboration,” Ahi said.

As part of his working visit, Ahi toured Danish agricultural facilities to study best practices. He visited the Arla Innovation Centre in Aarhus to explore advancements in dairy innovation, toured a dairy farm focused on sustainable food systems, and engaged with the Danish Pig Academy, including visits to pig farms, to learn about livestock production and processing. He also visited Jensen Seeds, a leading producer of vegetable and grass seeds, and held discussions with Danish stakeholders on technology transfer and agro-logistics.

Ahi assured Danish investors of Ghana’s pro-business climate, citing incentives such as tax holidays, import duty exemptions, access to industrial lands, and investment protection guarantees under the Free Zones and Investment Promotion regimes. He added that regulatory reforms are being implemented to dismantle barriers to investment and “make Ghana the easiest place to do business in Africa.”

The Copenhagen visit forms part of Ghana’s wider strategy to attract foreign partnerships in agribusiness, promote technology transfer, and strengthen bilateral relations with Denmark.

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