Ghana

The Ghanaian horticultural sector holds significant promise for farmers, processors, input suppliers, and investors, for a diverse array of vegetables deeply ingrained in the nation's cuisine. With an emerging middle class, rapid urbanisation, and a growing population, there is a rising demand for high-quality vegetables, presenting ample opportunities for growth and investment as identified in the recently published Ghana Vegetable Market Flow Mapping. .

The topic of biodiversity in Ghana is closely linked to neglected and underutilized species (NUS). These minor crops are integral to rural livelihoods, food security, and the environment. However, they are increasingly at risk due to genetic erosion and a lack of conservation efforts, making initiatives to protect them more urgent.

The agricultural sector is crucial to Ghana’s economy, contributing 20% of GDP and employing 40% of the workforce with the seed sector playing a critical role in the country’s agricultural development, influencing food security, farmer livelihoods and economic stability. However, it has been affected by global crises, including climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Ukraine-Russia war. These negative impacts are still altering the functioning of the food systems in Ghana.