Ghana is set to become Africa’s first AI-powered agricultural hub following a $100 million investment commitment from Degas Limited, a global agri-tech firm. The landmark deal was announced after a meeting in Yokohama, Japan, between Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama and Degas CEO Doga Makiura.
Transforming Agriculture with AI
The four-year investment will leverage AI-powered satellite imagery and precision farming to support Ghana’s smallholder farmers, who are the backbone of the country’s food systems.
Degas’ model has already demonstrated success in other projects, providing farmers with:
- Farming inputs such as seeds and fertilisers
- Access to credit
- Training and advisory services
These initiatives have helped farmers double their incomes while achieving a 95% repayment rate, proving both sustainability and impact.
Boosting Food Security and Value Chains
By remotely monitoring farms at scale, AI technology will enable Ghana to:
- Optimise resource use, such as water and fertiliser
- Predict crop yields with greater accuracy
- Strengthen value chains from farm to market
- Enhance food security and reduce post-harvest losses
President Mahama hailed the investment as a “strong vote of confidence in Ghana’s vision for integrated, technology-enabled agriculture.”
Job Creation and Economic Impact
Beyond food security, the initiative is expected to:
- Create thousands of new jobs for Ghana’s youth
- Drive digital inclusion in rural areas
- Attract further global investment into Ghana’s agri-tech sector
- Position the country as a regional leader in AI-driven agriculture
Ghana’s Growing Investment Appeal
This partnership underscores Ghana’s commitment to a tech-driven agricultural revolution aligned with its long-term development goals. It also strengthens the nation’s appeal as a destination for sustainable and innovation-led investments in Africa.
