Ghana’s Agric Minister Attends 8th Agrilevante Fair in Italy — Calls for Stronger Research and Partnerships for Sustainable Food Production

 Ghana’s Agric Minister Attends 8th Agrilevante Fair in Italy — Calls for Stronger Research and Partnerships for Sustainable Food Production. 

Story by: Mary Bempah


Bari, Italy – October 8, 2025:

Ghana’s Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has called for deeper collaboration between African countries and the Italian private sector to promote sustainable agricultural growth and food security.


The Minister made the call at the Eighth Agrilevante Fair, currently underway in Bari, Italy, from October 7 to 11, 2025. The international fair, organized by FederUnacoma — the Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers’ Federation — in partnership with regional institutions in Puglia, brings together policymakers, researchers, and agribusiness leaders from across the world to explore innovations in agricultural machinery, technology, and animal husbandry.



Speaking at an evening program themed “Strengthening Agro-Food Ecosystems in Ghana, Republic of the Congo, and Senegal in Partnership with the Italian Private Sector,” Hon. Opoku emphasized that food production must be driven by research and sustainable practices to safeguard the environment for future generations.


“Every human being survives on food, and without food no one can live. Commitment to food production is therefore a messianic duty,” he said. “Food production is anchored on soil and water management, and therefore science and agriculture are inseparable. This underscores the need for us to research how we can maximize production from limited resources while ensuring sustainability.”


He added that the global challenge was not just about producing more food, but about doing so responsibly.

“The concern is not only food production but food production that ensures resources are protected for future use. That makes research indispensable in agriculture,” he noted.


The Minister also urged global and national leaders to prioritize collaboration and innovation in addressing food insecurity, climate change, and rural development.

“We have assembled here tonight to share ideas and explore avenues for cooperation. Nobody can be the repository of wisdom, so learning from each other is the best way to develop,” he stated.

The Agrilevante Fair attracts hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors worldwide, serving as a vital platform for sharing technologies, policies, and investment ideas in agribusiness.


Ghana’s participation this year is expected to strengthen ties with the Italian private sector and open new opportunities for investment in mechanization, irrigation, and agro-processing — key areas in the government’s drive to modernize agriculture and enhance food security.


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