The Chief Executive of the Ghana EXIM Bank, Sylvester Adinam Mensah, has underscored the urgent need to reposition agriculture as a viable and attractive career path for Ghana’s youth, leveraging technology as a key enabler.
Speaking at the launch of EXIM Bank’s Agrotech Fair 2026 in Accra on Tuesday, March 17, Mr Mensah noted that a central objective of the initiative is to draw young people away from the growing dependence on so-called white-collar employment and towards opportunities within the agricultural value chain.
It is observed that a significant number of young graduates continue to channel their aspirations into limited formal sector roles, a trend he described as unsustainable in the face of rising unemployment and evolving economic realities.
According to him, the integration of technology into agriculture presents a compelling value proposition capable of reshaping perceptions about the sector. He stressed that modern agriculture is increasingly driven by innovation, data, and mechanisation, offering prospects that align with the interests and skillsets of the younger generation.
“Agricultural technology helps farmers to produce more efficiently, reduce post-harvest losses, improve quality and increase incomes. It helps processors add value to local raw materials, and it supports exporters to meet global standards and access wider markets”
“Principally, it (technology) makes it attractive to the youth. Young people, by illustrating and emphasising that the sector is not only about transforming farming but also about engineering, innovation, logistics, data, manufacturing and entrepreneurship,” he said.
The Agrotech Fair, which runs until 19th March, continues to serve as a platform to connect stakeholders and inspire a new generation to explore the untapped potential within Ghana’s agricultural landscape.
“The anticipated impact of this fair is therefore significant. We expect it to inspire innovation, motivate investment, encourage technology adoption and strengthen linkages across the agriculture value chain,” he emphasised.
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