An 11-Member trade Mission from the Netherlands horticulture sector are in the country to explore business and investment opportunities from June 13 to June 15.
The delegation, led by the Dutch Top sector on horticulture, is also to establish a network with government, knowledge institutes and the private sector.
Dr Robert Ahomka-Lindsey, the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, speaking at the third GhanaVeg Fruit and Vegetable Fair, commended the government and people of the Netherlands for the continuous support to promote vegetable consumption.
GhanaVeg is an initiative supported by the Netherlands Embassy to improve productivity in the vegetable sector, facilitate more efficient markets, and improve the business climate and further professionalise the value chain for vegetable production and consumption in Africa.
Mr Ron Strikker, the Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana said “the trade delegation exemplified the Netherlands government’s focus on promoting agriculture through private sector investments, gradually moving from aid to trade."
source: ghananewsagency.org
