Agrihouse Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and well-coordinated agri-food system with the successful hosting of its Actions and Approaches Breakfast Meeting, held on Friday, 30th January, 2026, bringing together over 70 stakeholders, partners, collaborators, and industry actors from across the agri-food value chain.
The high-level breakfast meeting formed part of the Foundation’s broader objective to engage, share, and align its agri-food systems direction, interventions, and strategic focus with those of its partners and stakeholders, as its ushers in a year of intentional, tactical, and well-planned agri-food systems action.
Speaking on the essence of the engagement, the Executive Chair of Agrihouse Foundation Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa emphasized that sustainable agri-food transformation cannot be achieved in silos, but through strong partnerships, shared priorities, and collective action.
“This breakfast meeting is intentional. It is about bringing everyone to the table to understand where Agri house Foundation is headed, what we have done over the past nine years, and how we can align our actions with those of our partners and stakeholders to create real impact across the agri-food system” she noted.
Showcasing Impact Through Interventional Projects
A major highlight of the meeting was a presentation by Michael Opuni Frimpong the Chief Operating Director, Deborah Thomas Membership engagement and activity implementing head and Blessed Danso the head of projects, spoke extensively on Agrihouse Foundation’s interventional projects and their impact over the years.
The presentation outlined several key initiatives implemented by the Foundation, including programs focused on youth empowerment, women’s inclusion, agribusiness development, food security advocacy, and agri-food systems sustainability. Success stories from beneficiaries and participating communities were shared, clearly demonstrating the tangible and measurable outcomes of Agrihouse Foundation’s interventions.
Among the flagship initiatives highlighted was the 1 Household, 1 Garden project, which was designed to encourage households to establish backyard gardens as a practical response to food security and nutrition challenges. Also featured was the Agricultural Students Career Guidance and Mentorship Dialogue Boot Camp, which brings together agricultural students from across the country to engage industry professionals through mentorship, career guidance, and practical exposure.
As a result of the mentorship and engagement platforms, several beneficiaries have gone on to secure employment at Jubaili Agrotec Limited, while others have obtained internship opportunities with organizations such as OCP Africa, ADDFRA Limited and the Presidential Initiative on Agriculture and Agribusiness.
The presentation further highlighted the Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Training Forum, a two-day capacity-building event that combines practical training sessions, speed mentorship, exhibitions, and high-level dialogue platforms. The forum culminates in the Gold in the Soil Awards, which recognize and celebrate outstanding women leaders who are driving innovation, resilience, and transformation within Ghana’s agricultural sector.
Speaking on the Foundation’s approach to impact delivery, Michael Opuni Frimpong emphasized that Agrihouse Foundation’s work is rooted in action and results.
“For us, impact is not theoretical. Every intervention we design is intentional and practical. From the 1 Household, 1 Garden initiative to our student mentorship boot camps and women’s leadership forums, we focus on projects that deliver real outcomes jobs, skills, visibility, and long-term value across the agri-food system” He stated.
Deborah Thomas further emphasized that Agrihouse Foundation remains committed to designing responsive and inclusive interventions that directly address gaps within the agrifood ecosystem.
She highlighted Gathering of the Royals, a flagship forum created to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration around challenges confronting traditional women leaders, particularly queen mothers. The forum addresses critical issues including access to resources, market barriers, leadership inclusion, and the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices within rural and peri-urban communities.
Through strategic partnerships with public sector institutions, corporate organizations, and financial institutions, the initiative has contributed to influencing policy conversations while facilitating practical support systems that empower queen mothers and strengthen their communities.
Deborah Thomas also spoke about the Agriwoman Marketplace, an exhibition and networking platform designed to support women engaged in agro-processing and value addition, providing them with visibility, market access, and opportunities to connect with buyers, investors, and service providers.
In addition, she highlighted Ghana Poultry Day, an advocacy-driven initiative aimed at drawing national attention to the local poultry sector, which often receives limited focus despite its importance to job creation, livelihoods, and food security. The initiative seeks to promote locally produced poultry, support industry players, and stimulate growth across the poultry value chain.
“Our work is driven by the real challenges people face across the agrifood system. Initiatives like Gathering of the Royals, the Agriwoman Marketplace, and Ghana Poultry Day are designed to create platforms for inclusion, unlock opportunities, and ensure that women, traditional leaders, and value-chain actors are not left out of the national agri-food conversation,” she stated.
Blessed Danso also highlighted key initiatives focused on market access, innovation, and productivity across the agrifood value chain.
He spoke extensively about the Pre-Harvest Agribusiness Conference and Exhibition, an industry-focused platform designed to strengthen market linkages and promote innovation among farmers, agribusinesses, input suppliers, and other key stakeholders. The conference creates opportunities for knowledge exchange, business matchmaking, and early engagement ahead of the planting season.
Blessed Danso further emphasized the importance of the Ghana Agrochemical and Crop Protection Exhibition and Awards, describing it as a vital initiative in strengthening Ghana’s agricultural sector. By ensuring that farmers and agribusinesses have timely access to quality agricultural inputs, best practices, and expert knowledge ahead of the planting season, the initiative contributes significantly to sustainable farming, improved crop protection, and increased productivity.
AGRIHOUSE FOUNDATION’S NINE-YEAR GROWTH STORY
Participants were also reminded of Agrihouse Foundation’s evolution over the past nine years, during which it has grown into a parent organization that has successfully established sister companies including AgriwatchGH , Agrihouse Communications and the Ghana Nebraska Agribusiness Growth and Trade Relations Chamber (GNEBCHAM).
These entities, while operating independently, continue to support the Foundation’s mission by amplifying agrifood narratives, strengthening stakeholder communication, and driving advocacy.
AGRIWATCHGH’S ROLE IN AGRIFOOD STORYTELLING
Linda Boateng, Editorial Head of AgriwatchGH, delivered a presentation detailing the journey of the news portal from its inception to its current position as a leading platform for agrifood news and analysis.
She highlighted the platform’s role in telling Africa’s agrifood stories, influencing conversations, and giving visibility to industry players.
“AgriwatchGH was created to intentionally document and amplify agrifood stories that often go untold. These stories are important for policy influence, investment decisions, and sector growth,” Linda explained.
She further encouraged stakeholders to engage AgriwatchGH to cover and report on their corporate and institutional events, stressing the importance of consistent media visibility.
“If we do not tell our own stories, they will not be told accurately. We invite stakeholders to work with AgriwatchGH to ensure their work within the agrifood space receives the attention it deserves,” she added.
Agrihouse Communications Highlights Media and PR Support
The meeting also featured presentations from Michael Arthur and Pamela Setor team leads of Agrihouse Communications, a Ghanaian agricultural public relation, media relations, and events management company with nearly a decade of experience supporting organizations within the agrifood and development sectors.
They noted that Agrihouse Communications has over the years partnered with Yara, GIZ, AMG, Agritop, Akoko Tasty, AFAP, among others, to successfully execute a wide range of communications and stakeholder engagement activities.
According to the presenters, the company provides a comprehensive suite of communication and visibility services tailored to the needs of agribusinesses, development organizations, and corporate institutions. These services include media buying, public relations, strategic communications, brand management, and research-oriented documentary production.
Additional offerings highlighted included product-specific farm tours and field demonstrations, community relations, corporate–farmer product introductions and dialogue sessions, trade promotions and exhibitions, workshops and conferences, business-to-business matchmaking events, business plan development support and many others.
Ghana Nebraska Agribusiness Growth and Trade Relations Chamber (GNEBCHAM)
Head of Membership Engagement and Activity, Deborah Thomas, highlighted the work of the Ghana-Nebraska Agribusiness Growth and Trade Relations Chamber (GNEBCHAM).
She explained that GNEBCHAM serves as the international representative arm of selected Nebraska senators, farmers, agribusinesses, and subsidiaries, working collaboratively with Ghanaian partners to create an enabling environment for agribusiness and trade between Ghana and Nebraska, and beyond.
She also encouraged stakeholders and interested parties to join as members to benefit from networking, trade opportunities, and cross-border collaboration in the agribusiness sector.
“GNEBCham provides a unique platform for Ghanaian and Nebraskan agribusinesses to connect, collaborate, and grow together. We invite all interested stakeholders to come on board and be part of this transformative initiative,” she said.
Executive Chair Calls for Renewed Partnership
Delivering the closing remarks, Executive Chair of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, expressed appreciation to stakeholders and partners for their continued support and collaboration.
She urged stakeholders to renew and deepen their partnership with Agrihouse Foundation, particularly through sponsorships and strategic collaborations.
“This year, our focus is on being more intentional, tactical, and strategic in our agrifood systems actions and approaches. We are inviting our partners to join us once again not just as supporters, but as active collaborators in delivering meaningful impact” Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa stated.
The Actions and Approaches Breakfast Meeting reaffirmed Agrihouse Foundation’s role as a convener, advocate, and implementer within Ghana’s agrifood ecosystem.
By engaging stakeholders early in the year, Agrihouse Foundation has laid the groundwork for stronger collaboration, shared accountability, and impactful agrifood systems interventions, signaling its readiness to lead a year of purposeful and results-driven action.
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