Agricwealth Ghana has unveiled an ambitious plan to empower one million young people to participate in agribusiness over the next five years as part of efforts to tackle youth unemployment and transform Ghana’s agricultural sector.
The organisation’s Chief Executive Officer, Rev. Evans Kyere-Mensah, said the initiative builds on the organisation’s ongoing efforts to equip young people with practical skills, mentorship and business opportunities across the agricultural value chain.
Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the closing session of the 2026 Ghana Youth Agriculture Summit in Sunyani, Rev. Kyere-Mensah revealed that Agricwealth Ghana has already trained and supported more than 20,000 young people to venture into agribusiness.
He said agriculture remains one of the most viable sectors for creating sustainable employment opportunities for Ghana’s growing youth population and called for increased investment to unlock its full potential.
According to him, the sector offers opportunities not only in farming but also in processing, logistics, marketing, technology and other value-added activities capable of generating jobs and wealth.
“Ghana’s agriculture sector has enormous potential to absorb thousands of unemployed young people if the right investments and support systems are put in place,” he said.
Rev. Kyere-Mensah reaffirmed Agricwealth Ghana’s commitment to helping young people develop the skills and entrepreneurial mindset required to establish successful businesses within the agricultural ecosystem.
The 2026 Ghana Youth Agriculture Summit, organised by Agricwealth Ghana and hosted at the Sunyani Technical University, brought together young people, policymakers, agribusiness professionals, development partners, educators and industry stakeholders to discuss the future of agriculture and youth employment.
Held under the theme “Youth, Agribusiness and Economic Transformation,” the summit served as a platform for participants to explore opportunities within the sector, challenge negative perceptions about agriculture and identify innovative solutions for job and wealth creation.
Rev. Kyere-Mensah stressed that modernising agriculture remains critical to attracting more young people into the sector.
He noted that the adoption of technology, improved farming techniques and innovative business models would enhance productivity while making agriculture more profitable and appealing.
He explained that Agricwealth Ghana is also working to strengthen collaboration between farmers, investors and young agripreneurs to improve access to opportunities and boost confidence in agricultural ventures.
According to him, bridging the gap between experienced farmers and emerging agribusiness entrepreneurs is essential for building a resilient and sustainable agricultural ecosystem capable of driving economic growth.
He added that beyond skills development, the organisation is focused on creating networks that connect young people to markets, financing opportunities and industry experts who can support their entrepreneurial journeys.
The summit featured discussions on agricultural innovation, investment opportunities, value addition, climate-smart agriculture and strategies for increasing youth participation in agribusiness.
Participants were encouraged to view agriculture as a business capable of generating sustainable income rather than as a traditional subsistence activity.
Rev. Kyere-Mensah said initiatives such as the summit are intended to inspire unemployed youth to explore opportunities in agribusiness while promoting partnerships that can improve livelihoods and accelerate economic transformation.
He expressed confidence that with the right support, young people could become a driving force behind the modernisation and growth of Ghana’s agricultural sector.
