Gathering of Royals 2026: Empowering women, boosting tomato production
The 2026 Gathering of Royals, organised by Agrihouse Foundation, brought together nearly 700 distinguished queen mothers and market queens to discuss robust tomato production and agricultural reforms. The event aimed to complement the government's effort to achieve large-scale domestic tomato production by the end of 2026. It also promoted the government's Nkoko Nkikiti flagship programme.
Ghana imports significant volumes of tomatoes, with 1,740 shipments recorded between April 2024 and March 2025, valued at $18.843 million. 77% of shipments are from Burkina Faso, 16% from the Netherlands, and 3% from France. The imported tomatoes include fresh, chilled, and canned varieties. Queen Mothers received poultry starter packs as part of an Agrihouse-led initiative supporting the government's Nkoko Nkikiti programme. The Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, reflected on the journey from last year's message of hope to this year's visible impact. She revealed that the foundation set out to support 100 young women in each region to start poultry businesses, totalling 1,600 women nationwide.
The event also featured the launch of a new call to action for 2027, focusing on the tomato value chain. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, MP for Korle Klottey, emphasised that the support goes beyond just providing day-old chicks. She noted that the goal is not just distribution, but real success for the women and their communities. This collaboration will help develop a short-term action plan, including pilot agri-classes aligned with the 24-hour economy framework.
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The 2026 Gathering of Royals, organised by Agrihouse Foundation, convened queen mothers and market queens to address tomato production and agricultural reforms- aiming to boost the Nkoko Nkikiti programme. Discussions highlighted the crucial role of women in Ghana's agrifood systems - but what challenges remain?
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