Ghana Partners with Japanese Firm in $100M AI Agriculture Push to Empower Farmers and Youth
Ghana’s agricultural sector is set for a major boost following the announcement of a $100 million investment by Japanese agritech firm Degas Limited, aimed at transforming the country into a hub for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven agriculture.
The four-year initiative was confirmed by President John Dramani Mahama after a meeting with Degas Limited’s Founder and CEO, Doga Makiura, in Yokohama, Japan.
In a Facebook post on Friday, August 22, 2025, President Mahama highlighted the transformative potential of the partnership, noting that it would modernise farming, strengthen value chains, and create new job opportunities for Ghanaian youth.
“Degas has already financed more than 86,000 smallholder farmers across 122,000 acres, doubling incomes with a 95% repayment rate. With AI-driven satellite monitoring and precision agriculture, we will strengthen value chains from inputs to markets, improve food security, and create more jobs for our youth,” he wrote.
The investment will introduce satellite monitoring, precision agriculture, and advanced digital tools to optimise input distribution, improve decision-making, and directly link farmers to markets. These technologies are expected to increase productivity, raise farmer incomes, and ensure food security.
President Mahama described the deal as “a strong vote of confidence in Ghana’s vision for integrated, technology-enabled agriculture—and we are ready to deliver.”
The initiative also supports the government’s broader strategy to reset the economy through technology and innovation, with a focus on modernising agriculture, boosting food security, and addressing youth unemployment.
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