Ghana, Netherlands deepen agricultural ties with New Seed Sector agreement

Ghana and the Netherlands deepen agricultural ties with a new seed sector agreement on Tuesday, April 14, in The Hague. The two countries signed an addendum to an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), originally agreed on 28th May 2025, under the Food and Agriculture Working Group.

Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, stated in his Facebook post, "Following the MoU signed on 28 May 2025, Ghana and the Netherlands have strengthened their partnership through an addendum under the Food and Agriculture Working Group, focusing on the vegetable seed sector." He added that "The collaboration will enhance sustainable agriculture and food security by strengthening seed systems, improving access to quality seeds, and promoting research, innovation, and partnerships." The agreement underscores a shared commitment between both countries to leverage expertise and innovation in addressing challenges within the agricultural value chain.

Mr. Dumelo's official visit to the Netherlands, undertaken at the invitation of the Dutch government, is ongoing and will include strategic engagements with key stakeholders. "On the invitation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the three-day working visit continues today with visits to research institutions, fertiliser and major seeds producers across the country," he noted.