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Ghana and Ukraine Strengthen Agricultural Ties — What It Means for West Africa's Food Security

Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture recently welcomed a high-level delegation from Ukraine, marking a significant step in bilateral agricultural cooperation. The visit centred around Ukraine's 'Food from Ukraine' initiative and Ghana's flagship Feed Ghana Programme — two programmes that together aim to boost food production and reduce poverty across the region.

Why This Partnership Matters

Ghana's Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, called the engagement historic. He stressed that collaboration in areas like storage, processing, value addition, and quality seeds is critical to transforming Ghana's agricultural economy. For farmers, this is not just diplomacy — it is a direct pipeline to better inputs and infrastructure.

What Ukraine Is Bringing to the Table

Leading the Ukrainian delegation, Mr. Denys Bashlyk confirmed that Ukraine will distribute five million seed packets to vulnerable farmers in Ghana. Additionally, both sides are exploring the establishment of a wheat flour processing facility in the country — a move that could reduce import dependency and create thousands of local jobs.

The Bigger Picture

This visit follows a Memorandum of Cooperation signed between Ghana and Ukraine, aimed at strengthening agricultural collaboration and food security. It also coincides with the launch of a Food Processing and Distribution Centre (Agrohub) in Ghana — a major milestone for the region's agri-processing sector.

For agribusinesses, investors, and farmers across West Africa, partnerships like this signal one thing clearly: the region is open for agricultural business.

Want to connect with the stakeholders driving West Africa's agricultural future? Join us at the West Africa Agri Show, September 29–30, 2026, Accra, Ghana.