Govt urges agro-processing to absorb farm glut and create jobs

Eric Opoku calls for greater investment in Agro-Processing to drive jobs and reduce post-harvest losses

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has called for increased investment in agro-processing as part of efforts to address post-harvest losses, create jobs for young people, and unlock the full economic potential of Ghana’s agricultural sector. Speaking during a courtesy visit to P&A African Food International Ltd, a Ghanaian-owned agro-processing company located at Medie on the Accra–Nsawam Road, the minister stressed the need for G…

Govt urges agro-processing to absorb farm glut and create jobs

…P&A African Food seeks support to scale operations By Juliet ETEFE The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has called for a stronger national push into agro-processing as part of efforts to address excess farm produce, reduce post-harvest losses and create sustainable employment opportunities for young people. He made the appeal during a courtesy visit to P&A African Food International Ltd; a Ghanaian owned agro-processing company lo…