Obuasi stakeholders launch maiden Agrifair to boost agribusiness and youth employment

The Obuasi Municipal Assemblies, in partnership with AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi Mine, have organized their first Agrifair to promote agribusiness, generate employment for young people, and enhance agricultural production in the Adansi region and beyond. The occasion gathered key players in the agricultural industry, including Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo, to discuss strategies for expanding farming businesses and enhancing productivity.

After the event, Samuel Pobi, the Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi Mine, explained that the fair aimed to expose farmers and other industry professionals to opportunities that could enhance their operations and livelihoods. He emphasized that the fair would foster sustainable agricultural businesses in Adansi and surrounding areas, while simultaneously supporting local economic growth.

Pobi added that boosting opportunities within the agricultural sector could lead to improved livelihoods and encourage more individuals, especially the youth, to pursue farming and related businesses as reliable sources of income.

Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo reiterated the government's dedication to supporting farmers by providing them with essential agricultural equipment and inputs to boost productivity and increase food output. He stressed that farmers require access to the necessary resources to expand their operations and contribute more effectively to the growth of Ghana's agricultural sector.

The inaugural Agrifair serves as a platform for farmers and other stakeholders to explore business opportunities, exchange ideas, and identify ways to make agriculture more productive and appealing to young people.