Agrofood Ghana is set to host its 7th International Trade Show in Accra from 28‑30 October 2025 at the AICC – Grand Arena

It is a major event in Ghana and West Africa’s agro‑food sector, bringing together exhibitors, buyers, trade visitors, and institutional partners to explore business, innovation, and investment opportunities. The theme centres on boosting trade within Ghana and the broader West African region.

The event covers the full food/agriculture value chain—from “field to fork.” Exhibitors are displaying everything: agricultural machinery, tractors, harvesting and feeding equipment, grain storage, irrigation, livestock and poultry breeding, milk processing, milling, food & beverage processing, packaging, refrigeration, waste & water treatment, food safety tech, and more. Technologies for snacks, dairy, and bakery are also included.

Support for Agrofood Ghana comes from both national and international bodies. Locally, government ministries such as the Ministry of Food & Agriculture, Trade & Industry, Environment, Science & Innovation, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Food & Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG), and others are involved. International partners and delegates include European associations, foreign embassies, trade agencies, and business councils.

The trade show also features a conference programme, roundtables, special themes, and the Africa Agribusiness Excellence and Leadership Awards. These sessions aim to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and highlight innovations and trends in the agro‑food sector.

Agrofood Ghana also offers serious networking opportunities. Attendees will meet buyers from across Ghana and West Africa, explore new products, discover technologies, and form partnerships that can boost trade and investment in agriculture and food technology.

The increasing use of biogas electricity on livestock farms is reshaping how farmers handle manure, turning it into a valuable energy source

Traditionally, manure has been seen as waste, often causing environmental issues like water contamination and air pollution. However, with the growing emphasis on sustainable farming, biogas technology offers a dual solution—effective waste management and renewable energy production.

Biogas is generated through anaerobic digestion, a process that breaks down organic materials, such as manure, in the absence of oxygen. The outcome is methane, which can be converted into electricity or heat. This not only helps manage manure but also provides a clean alternative to traditional fossil fuels and grid electricity, helping farmers reduce energy costs and their environmental footprint.

In addition to environmental benefits, biogas systems offer significant financial advantages. Farmers can sell surplus electricity to the national grid, creating an additional revenue stream. The generated energy can also be used to power on-site operations, such as water pumping and heating systems for barns, reducing utility bills. Furthermore, the remaining digestate, the solid by-product of the biogas process, serves as a high-quality fertiliser, enriching the soil and closing the nutrient cycle.

Biogas is a key part of the broader push for renewable energy within agriculture. As the sector faces increasing pressure to meet sustainability targets, biogas technology presents a cost-effective, scalable solution that supports circular economies. It is particularly beneficial in areas with significant livestock farming, where manure is readily available as a raw material.

Despite its clear advantages, there are challenges to adopting biogas on a large scale. The initial installation costs of biogas systems can be high, and farmers may need technical expertise to operate them. However, government incentives, grants, and technical support are making it easier for farmers to invest in this technology.

In conclusion, biogas offers a promising solution for livestock farmers, transforming waste into valuable energy, lowering operational costs, and creating new income opportunities. As more farmers embrace this technology, biogas has the potential to significantly contribute to the sustainability and profitability of the agricultural sector, ensuring a cleaner, greener future for farming.

In Bomet County located in the Rift Valley region of Kenya, Hellen Rono is already preparing her farm for the new planting season

After a successful tomato harvest, which seemed improbable just a year ago, she is optimistic about her future crops. Like many farmers in the region, Hellen had traditionally depended on rainwater, but it was never enough for her commercial ambitions. The cold climate added to the challenge, prompting her to invest in a greenhouse. She believed it was the solution to her problems, but her first attempt ended in disaster.

“I planted tomatoes inside my greenhouse, which is eight metres by 15 metres, and they started germinating and growing well. However, midway through the growth process, the tomatoes began withering one by one, just as they were about to flower,” Hellen said. The withering continued until nearly 10 plants were dying each day.

Instead of giving up, Hellen reached out to agricultural officers who confirmed the plants were infected with tomato wilt. “We were told that there was no medicine for the disease. They advised us to irrigate the plants with plenty of water to prevent further withering,” she explains. With her farm relying on Bomet County water for both domestic and agricultural use, Hellen's water bill soared as she was using around 200 litres per day to irrigate the tomatoes. Despite the increased irrigation, her greenhouse remained flooded, but the damage was done—by the time some plants began to fruit, the entire crop had withered. There was nothing to harvest.

This setback led Hellen to research tomato wilt online, where she discovered tomato grafting, a technique from China that combats the disease. She also learned that high temperatures inside her greenhouse were another contributing factor, causing the flowers to drop and halting fruit production. “When scientists supervised my greenhouse, they reported high temperatures. At the time, I could not work inside the greenhouse from as early as 10 am because it was unbearably hot,” Hellen says.

Upon receiving training on how to regulate greenhouse temperatures, Hellen reduced the number of tomato plants from 500 to 250. The results were immediate. “We planted both grafted and non-grafted tomatoes in the same greenhouse. After a month, the non-grafted tomatoes started withering, while the grafted ones flowered consistently,” she says. “The grafted plants were not infected, and they continued to fruit, leading to a bumper harvest.”

Hellen's grafted tomatoes yielded impressive results. “It took 75 days to start harvesting grafted tomatoes, the same as the non-grafted ones. However, the grafted ones lasted much longer, with the first harvest weighing 6.8kg compared to 5.1kg from the non-grafted. The grafted plants reached an incredible 73.2kg, while the non-grafted ones barely made it to 8.7kg before dying.”

Yutao Liu, professor & director of the Confucius Institute at Egerton University, highlights the positive outcomes of using technological innovations in farming. "The graft seedling is resistant to disease, while the normal seedling is not. This is an example of the promising future of agricultural technology, particularly through the partnership between China and Kenya," Liu explains.

The collaboration between Egerton University and Nanjing Agricultural University has seen the establishment of 18 demo sites across Nakuru, Kisumu, Bomet, and Subukia. These sites showcase the grafted tomato variety, which has shown promise with a six-month harvest period per planting season. However, to grow grafted tomatoes, farmers need to have greenhouses.

The China-IFAD South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) initiative, funded by the Chinese Ministry of Finance, is behind this project, which aims to provide rural youth and farmers with innovative horticultural solutions. Steve Codjo, a regional analyst for China-IFAD SSTC, explains, “South-South cooperation is about knowledge exchange. We wanted something tangible that would serve the smallholder farmers for the long term.”

For farmers like Hellen, this collaboration has meant not only increased food security but also a more sustainable livelihood. This demonstrates that when technology is adapted to local contexts, it can break cycles of agricultural loss and empower rural communities.

From rugged dirt tracks to remote farmlands, ISUZU has long been part of the rhythm of South African agriculture

Known for durability, reliability, and low total cost of ownership, ISUZU trucks have helped generations of farmers move livestock, harvests, tools, and supplies across some of the country’s most unforgiving terrain. It’s more than just a business relationship — it’s a partnership rooted in shared values, trust, and a deep understanding of the land.

Agriculture is more than a market segment for ISUZU; it’s a core part of their identity. Farming powers the South African economy through job creation, exports, and innovation. ISUZU recognises this and has shaped its approach around one belief — when farmers succeed, the entire country thrives. Their vehicles are built with these realities in mind: strong, economical, and always dependable, especially in the country’s most remote regions.

This commitment stretches beyond the sale. ISUZU offers comprehensive aftersales service, reliable parts availability, roadside support, and a wide network of dealers in farming areas. It’s not just about delivering trucks; it’s about keeping farmers moving — and that means less downtime, less stress, and more productivity.

A clear example of ISUZU’s dedication to agriculture is the JCR 800 Special Edition — the brand’s most affordable 8-tonner, designed specifically for the South African market. “Named in tribute to one of our legendary models, the JCR 800 is a no-nonsense workhorse designed to deliver maximum value and performance where it matters most.” It was developed with local input from engineers and dealers to meet the everyday needs of small to medium-scale farmers. Whether it’s carrying produce, feed, tools, or livestock, the JCR 800 is built to get the job done in the field, on gravel, or out on the open road.

Then there’s the backbone of countless South African farms — ISUZU bakkies. For nearly 50 years, these vehicles have proven themselves reliable, tough, and versatile enough to handle the daily demands of farming. Whether it’s an early morning market run or navigating muddy fields, ISUZU bakkies are built to keep up. Spacious interiors, safety features, and powerful engines make them a trusted companion on any farm, big or small.

ISUZU understands that farming isn’t just a job — it’s a lifestyle. And in that life, every tool, including your vehicle, must earn its place. While cheaper options may seem tempting, the long-term costs of breakdowns, inefficiency, and poor resale value often outweigh the upfront savings.