The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. John Dumelo underscored the need for Ghana to transmute from a consumption-driven economy to a production-driven economy to achieve greater national efficiency and long-term economic stability.
Speaking at the Ghana-China Business Summit in Accra on Monday, June 23, 2025, Dumelo underscored the importance of increasing agricultural productivity and value addition as key components of this shift.
“To feed our industries and to export is good, and adding value before we export is even better. But what we really need is efficiency, efficiency in maximising the use of the land we have. We must prioritize efficiency when it comes to agriculture,” he stated.
Dumelo noted that a production-focused economic model would drive job creation, support local businesses, and improve Ghana’s food security and export capabilities.
He also emphasised that the country’s economic resilience depends on building a strong foundation in agriculture and industrial production.
The Deputy Minister further called for innovative partnerships with technologically advanced countries, particularly China, to help modernise Ghana’s agricultural sector.
“That’s why it’s important to partner with countries like China to help us maximise the use of our land, especially in the transfer of technology. Even though our doors have been open for a long time, we are opening new doors now”, he explained.
