Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has praised Guinness Ghana Breweries Plc for deepening local raw material sourcing, describing the company’s agribusiness linkages as critical to strengthening domestic value chains and supporting rural incomes.
During discussions with the brewer, the minister noted Guinness Ghana’s long-standing use of locally produced sorghum and maize, a model she said aligns with government’s strategy to leverage agriculture-led industrialisation. The sourcing programme supports tens of thousands of farmers, particularly in northern Ghana, where smallholder agriculture remains a key source of livelihoods.
Guinness Ghana disclosed that it purchases between 25,000 and 30,000 tonnes of sorghum annually, working directly and indirectly with more than 40,000 smallholder farmers. The company said it has also invested in storage infrastructure to reduce post-harvest losses and improve supply reliability, reinforcing the broader agribusiness ecosystem.
Ofosu-Adjare said agribusiness remains a top government priority, noting that industries anchored in local agriculture help Ghana maximise its comparative advantage while reducing import dependence. “Any industry that patronises local agriculture is directly strengthening the economy. That is why agribusiness remains high on our agenda,” she said.
She assured the company of government’s readiness to engage promptly on emerging challenges, including constraints in raw material supply, and encouraged sustained dialogue to support long-term growth.
The engagement is to push to deepen backward linkages between manufacturing and agriculture, boosting domestic value addition, stabilise supply chains and expand employment across the agribusiness sector.
