Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has embarked on an intensive five-day agricultural diplomacy mission to Denmark, describing the visit as a crucial step toward transforming Ghana’s food production systems and advancing national food security goals.

The high-level engagement is part of the government’s broader effort to reduce Ghana’s reliance on food imports and strengthen local production through international cooperation.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Opoku acknowledged the nation’s persistent food production gaps.
“We are unable to produce enough local resources to feed our people.

We import to supplement local production.

Denmark’s agricultural model can be a huge asset for the nation’s food growth,” he stated.

Denmark’s farming system is widely regarded as one of the most efficient in the world.

With a population of just six million, the country produces enough food to feed more than 15 million people while sustaining strong export markets.

Ghana hopes to draw lessons from this model to enhance agricultural productivity at home.

The Minister emphasised the transformative potential of adopting modern Danish agricultural practices, noting that innovations in mechanisation, processing, and supply chain management could significantly strengthen Ghana’s food security position.

The programme, structured around practical knowledge exchange, seeks to identify key areas for bilateral cooperation.

Mr. Opoku expressed optimism about the interactive sessions, saying he expected the engagements to yield concrete areas of action.

This mission comes within the framework of Ghana’s agricultural transformation agenda, including the recently launched Feed Ghana Programme, which aims to address critical food security challenges.

Currently, Ghana’s annual food import bill exceeds $2 billion, with poultry imports alone accounting for about $300 million.

The government has stressed its commitment to exploring innovative and sustainable agricultural solutions through global partnerships, positioning the Denmark mission as a significant step toward that vision.