GHANA’s agricultural transformation agenda has received a significant boost, following a landmark100 million investment commitment from Degas Limited, a leading agri-tech company based in Japan.
The announcement was made during a high-level meeting between President John Dramani Mahama and Mr. Doga Makiura, CEO and founder of Degas Ltd, in Yokohama.
The investment, which would be rolled out over the next four years, aims to establish Ghana as a model for AI-powered agriculture in Africa.
Degas has already supported over 86,000 smallholder farmers across 122,000 acres in Ghana, leading to a doubling of incomes while maintaining an impressive 95% loan repayment rate.
With a focus on precision agriculture and satellite-based monitoring, the initiative will enhance the entire agricultural value chain, from input supply to market access. The project is expected to improve food security and create thousands of job opportunities for Ghana’s youth.
“This is a strong vote of confidence in Ghana’s vision for integrated, technology-enabled agriculture—and we are ready to deliver,” said President Mahama.
The partnership aligns with the FeedGhana agenda and forms part of broader efforts to reset and modernize Ghana’s economy through innovation and sustainable development.
