The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has revealed that Qatar is set to inject $1.5 billion into Ghana’s food production sector by November 2025, in a landmark partnership expected to transform the country’s agricultural landscape.
Under the agreement, Qatar will acquire and irrigate large tracts of farmland in Ghana, allocate them to local farmers for large-scale cultivation, and subsequently purchase the produce for export.
The Ministry says the initiative will not only boost agricultural productivity but also strengthen Ghana’s export value chain and create more than 2,500 direct jobs.
Announcing the deal at a media briefing in Accra on Friday, August 29, Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, described the partnership as a testament to the Mahama government’s commitment to making agriculture the backbone of economic growth and job creation.
“Qatar does not have the land to feed its population. What they want to do is make funds available, secure and irrigate land here, allocate it to farmers, and then purchase the food for export. This will transform agriculture into a profitable agribusiness that attracts everyone,” Mr. Opoku said.
He added that the implementation phase would commence later this year, with technical experts from Germany expected in Ghana between November and December to begin groundwork.
