The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, visited Agri-Impact Group’s state-of-the-art greenhouse enclave in Dawhenya to explore a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Ghana’s agricultural sector and reducing reliance on food imports.
Managed by Fresh Logistics Limited (FLL), a subsidiary of Agri-Impact Group, the 120-acre greenhouse complex serves as a hub for modern vegetable production and showcases advanced agribusiness practices.
Accompanied by Senior Officers of the Special Projects Committee under the office of the CDS, the delegation toured the facilities, observing production techniques and post-harvest handling firsthand.
“One of my first tasks from the late Minister of Defence, Dr. Omane Boamah, was to find ways to reduce our national food bill. We asked ourselves who we could partner with, and we are fortunate to have found Agri-Impact,” Lt. Gen. Agyapong said.
“If we all work together, I believe Ghana can significantly cut its food import bill,” he added.
Highlighting the importance of collaboration, the CDS emphasised, “This partnership is achievable. We want to send a clear message that when we work together, success is possible.”
For his part, Dr. (h.c.) Daniel Fahene Acquaye, Group CEO of Agri-Impact, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to working with the Armed Forces.
“We are excited about the potential of this partnership. Agri-Impact is ready to bring all our resources, networks, and expertise to support the Armed Forces and the country. Together, we can take Ghana further,” he said.
Dr. Acquaye also acknowledged the support of the Mastercard Foundation, Ghana EXIM Bank, and the Danish and Spanish Embassies, which have helped advance Agri-Impact’s initiatives in agriculture and food security.
He further called on public and private institutions to collaborate in expanding greenhouse production and strengthening agricultural value chains across the country.
With support from Ghana EXIM Bank, Agri-Impact has implemented the Youth in Greenhouse Enterprise Project (YUGEP), designed to drive import substitution and large-scale youth employment through commercial greenhouse vegetable production and marketing.
The initiative provides graduate entrepreneurs with financial and technical support to operate and own greenhouses nationwide, while Fresh Logistics facilitates market access.
About Agri-Impact Group
Agri-Impact Group (AIG) is a fully Ghanaian-owned agribusiness consultancy and project development firm operating across Africa and the Caribbean. The Group comprises three subsidiaries: Agri-Impact Limited (AIL), Fresh Logistics Limited (FLL), and Agribusiness in Sustainable Natural African Plant Products (ASNAPP).
Through the HAPPY Program — a partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and Agri-Impact — the Group, in collaboration with an eight-member Consortium, is creating 326,000 dignified jobs for youth aged 18–35 in the poultry, rice, tomato, and soybean sectors, further demonstrating its commitment to inclusive growth and national food security.
The Group is also contributing to strengthened national food security and enhanced military food self-sufficiency.
Agri-Impact has partnered with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI) and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to advance policies and programs that accelerate investment and growth in the sector. The Group also maintains strong partnerships with the Dutch, Israeli, Danish, and Spanish Embassies.
Additionally, Agri-Impact has partnered with the E-Learning Centre of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and iSchool to equip young Ghanaians with ICT and digital tools to solve problems and provide technological solutions within the agricultural sector.
Named after the Agri-Impact CEO, the Dan F. Acquaye Drone Innovation and Simulation Unit, in partnership with Agri-Impact, is equipping youth with practical drone technology skills through the KNUST E-Learning Centre.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
