The 2025 AgriFair is climaxing on a high note on Sunday, June 22, with both exhibitors and patrons applauding its impact on agribusiness visibility, consumer engagement, and food system transformation.
Several participants on the final day voiced strong satisfaction with the turnout, sales, and networking opportunities. Many called on Channel One TV to institutionalise the fair and consider holding it at least twice a year.
“I think it has been awesome,” said Dennis Klottey, a vendor representing Aseda Premium Rice.
He added: “The expectations we brought here have been met. Sales have been really good at one point, we even ran out of stock and had to go back to our depot to bring more. This has been phenomenal since we came. I think this is something you guys should keep up. It should be done twice a year and sustained over the years.”
Similarly, Selorm Agudu, representative of Urban Jungle Agro Limited, described the event as an eye-opener, hailing the scale of attendance and publicity.
“The experience has been crazy, we didn’t expect the numbers we had. This has been a very well-organised and well-publicised event, so kudos to you,” he said.
“We are selling a lot. This is something we hope will keep happening. We want to change Ghana and get people to eat what we produce. We appreciate the partnership and the publicity.”
For others, the AgriFair provided more than just a commercial opportunity. It served as a strategic platform to build long-term relationships across the agricultural value chain. Ebenezer Adams, representing Recona Enterprise, noted that their focus was not primarily on sales.
“We are not here for sales but to link up with farmers to showcase the quality products we have. We’ve been able to connect with them. Of course, we’ve made some sales along the way, but the focus is on building these valuable networks,” he explained.
Even first-time visitors found the fair rewarding. Mavis Arthur shared, “The experience is quite impressive. This is my first time coming here. I was told by a friend about what’s going on here, so I decided to pass by after church. I bought vegetables and local rice.”
The 2025 AgriFair not only showcased the vast potential within Ghana’s agricultural sector but also reignited calls for sustained platforms that connect producers, processors, and consumers more effectively.