Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has indicated there was the need for stronger agricultural collaboration between Ghana and Australia to address food production challenges.
She acknowledged Australia’s expertise in agribusiness and Ghana’s abundant arable lands and stressed the need for deeper collaboration between the two countries in the sector since, in her view, it would yield mutual benefits.
The vice president made the remarks when the Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Berenice Owen-Jones, paid a courtesy call on her.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang asserted that a strategic partnership between the two countries could unlock long-term solutions to Ghana’s agricultural difficulties.
In her response, the High Commissioner announced that there were plans to expand the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) to Ghana.
According to her, this would promote collaborative research and innovation, aligning with the Ghanaian government’s mechanised farming agenda and efforts to achieve food self-sufficiency.
She further revealed that Australia has significant mining investments in West Africa, estimated at $30 billion, with Ghana hosting a substantial share.
She was upbeat about Atlantic Lithium’s next project in Ghana, which, if approved by parliament, would likely boost local economies and generate over 900 direct jobs.
The vice president called for sustainable mining methods that complement Ghana’s development objectives while applauding Australia’s mining expertise.
Australia’s longstanding dedication to community development through its Direct Aid Program (DAP) was another major topic of discussion.
The High Commissioner reiterated Australia’s commitment to providing targeted interventions to assist Ghana’s women, children, and marginalised communities.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
