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Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters

Also known as: FAGE

Organization that advocates for Ghana's exporters and organizes the Ghana International Horticulture Expo to promote agricultural exports and value addition.

2026-05-192026-09-22

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has held a meeting with the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) to discuss challenges facing exporters in the country.

    Bawumia engages Ghana Exporters, pledges more support for sector
  3. Daily Guide

    He cited the Fidelity Export Club, established in 2023 in partnership with the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), as an example of how targeted financing and partnerships could support agricultural exporters.

    Ghana Must Capture More Value From Agriculture – Fidelity Bank
  4. Joy Online

    He pointed to the Fidelity Export Club, established in 2023 in partnership with the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), as a working model.

    Fidelity Bank champions value chain approach to unlock Ghana’s agricultural potential
  5. Daily Guide

    The President of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), Davies Narh Korboe, for his part, called for stronger collaboration between government, the private sector, traditional authorities, and communities to transform the agricultural sector and position hor

    Adhere To Global Standards For Export Success – Trade Minister
  6. Joy Online

    xporters. “The ultimate aim is a coordinated, one-stop system of support that helps our producers get certified faster, comply consistently, and compete with confidence in the regional [and] international markets.” President of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters

    Gov’t moves to make horticulture key driver of Ghana’s export growth
  7. Daily Guide

    Davies Narh Korboe The President of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), Davies Narh Korboe, has described Ghana as the world’s leading exporter of yam and called for increased investment in horticulture to unlock the sector’s full economic potential.

    FAGE Boss Calls For Horticulture Investment
  8. August 2026
  9. Daily Guide

    The Expo is being organised by the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) in collaboration with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and Ghana EXIM Bank.

    ‘Coconut Is A Zero-Waste Crop’
  10. Daily Guide

    Speaking at the launch in Accra, the President of Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), Davies Narh Korboe, said the Expo is an opportunity for a national conversation on how Ghana could leverage its fertile soil, entrepreneurial capacity and market opportuniti

    Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 To Expand Export Opportunities
  11. Daily Guide

    At the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), we firmly believe that horticulture is more than an agricultural sector, it is a strategic economic pillar capable of accelerating industrialization, enhancing food security, creating dignified employment and strengt

    Ghana’s Horticultural Renaissance: A Defining Moment We Must Not Miss
  12. The Chronicle

    At the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), we firmly believe that horticulture is more than an agricultural sector, it is a strategic economic pillar capable of accelerating industrialization, enhancing food security, creating dignified employment and strengt

    Ghana’s Horticultural Renaissance: A Defining Moment We Must not Miss

Thursday 17 September

  1. Bawumia meets exporters, pledges support on credit and regulations

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia met with the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters to discuss challenges facing exporters. He said Ghana needs to provide exporters more support in regulatory environment, standards, trade infrastructure, land acquisition, credit access, and exchange and payments regimes.

    17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 10 September

  1. Ghana must invest more in agricultural value addition

    Fidelity Bank called for greater investment in processing, storage, packaging, logistics and certification within Ghana's agricultural value chain to increase export earnings and retain more wealth domestically, citing the contrast between cocoa paste earnings (US$789 million in 2025) and nontraditional agricultural exports (US$710 million in 2025) as evidence of the need for value addition beyond production.

    10 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Fidelity Bank urges value-chain approach for Ghana's agricultural sector

    Fidelity Bank has called for Ghana to shift its agricultural financing and structure to capture more value from what it already produces, rather than simply producing more. The bank argues that agricultural sovereignty lies in controlling more of the value created by Ghanaian agriculture and retaining more income within the economy, highlighting that cocoa paste generated approximately US$789 million in 2025 while non-traditional agricultural exports generated approximately US$710 million over the same period.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Trade minister urges exporters to meet global quality standards

    Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Ghana's Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister, has urged Ghanaian exporters to prioritise compliance with global standards and quality requirements, saying increased production alone cannot guarantee success in international markets. She noted that food safety, traceability, certification, packaging, and quality standards are essential for competing under market access arrangements like the African Continental Free Trade Area.

    7 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 4 September

  1. Government positions horticulture as key export growth driver

    The government is working to develop Ghana's horticulture sector as a driver of export growth, with efforts to improve production, processing, certification and market access. The Trade Minister said non-traditional exports exceeded US$5 billion in 2025 and highlighted an approved agribusiness policy aimed at addressing supply, financing, value addition and market access challenges.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 1 September

  1. FAGE president urges investment in Ghana's horticulture sector

    The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters president has called for increased investment in horticulture, highlighting Ghana's position as the world's leading yam exporter and its potential to generate substantial export revenue from mangoes, particularly given the country's ability to harvest in two seasons. The call comes ahead of the Ghana International Horticulture Expo scheduled for September 2026.

    1 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 28 August

  1. Coconut Federation VP calls for increased agricultural investment

    The Vice President of the Coconut Federation of Ghana says coconut is a zero-waste crop with applications across food, automotive, and other industries, and calls for greater investment in the sector to drive value addition and job creation ahead of the Ghana International Horticulture Expo 2026.

    28 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 21 August

  1. Ghana launches third horticulture expo to boost exports

    The third Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 has been launched in Accra with a theme of "From Soil to Sovereignty: Building Ghana's Agricultural Self-Reliance." The President of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters said the expo aims to strengthen partnerships among government, the private sector, farmers and exporters to build Ghana's capacity to feed its population, supply industries, reduce import dependence, create jobs and compete in global markets.

    21 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 7 August

  1. Ghana must seize horticulture export growth opportunity

    Ghana has natural advantages—fertile soils and year-round production capacity—to become a leading African horticultural hub as global demand for tropical fruits and vegetables rises, yet currently exports only a fraction of potential market volumes despite producing internationally recognised crops like pineapples, mangoes and avocados.

    7 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 6 August

  1. Ghana can leverage horticultural exports to prosperity, analysis argues

    Global trade in tropical fruits reached nearly 11 million tonnes in 2023, driven by rising demand for pineapples, mangoes, avocados and papayas. Ghana possesses natural advantages to become a leading horticultural hub but currently exports only a fraction of what the global market can absorb, constrained by irrigation, post-harvest losses, and cold-chain infrastructure challenges.

    6 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 28 July

  1. FAGE donates coconut seedlings to University of Ghana

    The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters, in collaboration with Coconut Federation-Ghana and AgriOne Technologies, donated coconut seedlings to the University of Ghana during its Green Week 2026 celebration to promote environmental sustainability and climate-smart agriculture. The initiative is framed as part of Ghana's horticultural sector development and precedes the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 scheduled for September 3–5 in Accra.

    28 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 27 July

  1. FAGE donates coconut seedlings for UG Green Week campaign

    The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters has donated coconut seedlings to the University of Ghana Green Week 2026 to support campus tree-planting, partnering with the Coconut Federation Ghana and AgriOne Technologies to promote environmental sustainability and youth empowerment in agriculture.

    27 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ghana can exceed $15bn export earnings by 2030 – FAGE

    The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters president said Ghana could exceed US$15 billion in non-traditional export earnings by 2030 if government and stakeholders strengthen support for value addition, citing the country's earlier-than-expected achievement of more than US$5 billion. He identified the feed industry, coconut production, mango cultivation and Tree Crops Development Authority programmes as key growth drivers.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 moved to September from June

    The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters announced that the 3rd Ghana International Horticulture Expo, originally scheduled for June 11–13, 2026, has been postponed to September 3–5, 2026. The decision followed consultations with stakeholders and was made to avoid conflicts with major national programmes, international business engagements, and global sporting activities that would have affected participation during the original dates.

    15 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Ghana International Horticulture Expo 2026 moved to September

    The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters has postponed the 3rd Ghana International Horticulture Expo from June 11–13, 2026, to September 3–5, 2026, citing competing national programmes, international business engagements, and global sporting activities during the original period.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Ghana wastes 30–45% of tomatoes; local processor addresses shortage

    Ghana produces approximately 380,000 tonnes of tomatoes annually but needs over 800,000; between 30 and 45 percent of the domestic harvest spoils before reaching consumers due to inadequate cold chain and processing infrastructure. A local brand, Ntoswura, is partnering with farms to process tomatoes into paste at source to address the waste and reduce import dependence.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 to boost agricultural self-reliance

    The 3rd Ghana Horticulture Expo will be held June 11–13, 2026 at the State House forecourt in Accra, organised by FAGE, GEPA, and Ghana Exim Bank to promote sustainable agriculture, innovation, and export growth in Ghana's horticultural sector.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. TCDA sets minimum producer price for fresh mango 2026

    The Tree Crops Development Authority has set the Minimum Producer Price for second-grade fresh mango at GH¢ 5.22 per kilogram for the 2026 major season, determined in collaboration with industry stakeholders to ensure fair pricing and export competitiveness.

    19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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