Ghana’s limited presence in international agricultural export markets is largely due to a lack of competitiveness, according to James Boateng, the 2018 National Best Farmer.
Speaking at the Conversations Under The Baobab Tree (Ɔdadeɛ National Dialogue) in Accra on Wednesday, July 30, Mr. Boateng said the country continues to struggle with meeting global quality and production standards, which hampers its ability to compete internationally.
“One of the reasons we are doing so little in exports is that we are not competitive,” Boateng stated, adding, “Because the export business deals with quality and standards. So we are not there.”
The dialogue, themed “Towards a Holistic Approach to Agriculture in Ghana,” brought together stakeholders to examine ways to strengthen the country’s agricultural sector.
He also called for a coordinated and context-sensitive approach to agricultural development in the country, warning that fragmented efforts and poor execution are holding back progress in the sector.
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