The maiden edition of the Ghana–Nebraska Livestock Modernisation Partnership event is set to take place in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
Scheduled from May 17 to 23, 2026, the week-long programme will bring together Ghanaian agribusiness leaders and policymakers in the livestock sector in Omaha.
Omaha, widely regarded as the heart of America’s cattle production industry, would provide a platform for an intensive engagement focused on strengthening livestock production systems, feed efficiency and processing capacity.
Being spearheaded by the Ghana–Nebraska Agribusiness Growth and Trade Relations Chamber (GNEBCham) and Ecosyntra LLC of USA, the Ghanaian delegation would be led by the Food and Agricultural Minister, Eric Opoku.
The minister’s participation underscores Ghana’s renewed commitment to modernising its livestock sector through innovation, strategic partnerships and targeted investments.
Strengthening agribusiness relations
The event, a flagship initiative, shows the GNEBCham’s commitment to strengthening agribusiness relations between Ghana and Nebraska, with a clear focus on delivering measurable and lasting results for Ghana’s livestock value chain.
Mr Opoku, together with the delegation will undertake targeted site visits and engagements covering a wide range of areas.
The engagements would include livestock production and ranch management, breeding systems and genetics, feed systems and dry-season feed security, animal health and biosecurity, meat processing and cold chain development, as well as market systems and investment opportunities.
These engagements are designed to encourage practical collaboration, identify areas for technical cooperation, and establish a strong foundation for long-term partnerships.
The expected outcomes of the partnership include strengthened collaboration between Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture and Nebraska’s livestock sector the development of partnerships aimed at modernising Ghana’s livestock production systems and a clearer understanding of how Nebraska’s experience can be adapted to Ghana’s context.
Reflecting on his recent visit to the Tulaku Livestock Market at Ashaiman, Mr Opoku noted the urgent need to invest in better systems, strengthen connections across the value chain and provide the right infrastructure to support farmers and traders.
He emphasised that the delegation participating in the event represented an important step toward improving Ghana’s livestock sector and making it more productive and competitive.
Commenting on the upcoming event, the Co-Founder of GNEBCham’s and former Nebraska State Senator, Ken Schilz, highlighted the significance of the collaboration, noting that Nebraska’s leadership in livestock production is built on decades of innovation, operational efficiency and strong private-sector participation.
Collaboration
He explained that “connecting Ghanaian industry players to this system creates opportunities to learn, attract the right investments and build strong business partnerships that will drive growth in Ghana’s livestock sector.”
For her part, the other Co-Founder of GNEBCham, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, emphasised the long-term impact of the initiative, stating that the objective was to ensure participants return not only with insights, but also with actionable strategies, trusted partnerships and clear investment pathways.
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