Ghana’s agricultural sector is poised for a significant technological transformation following the announcement of a $100 million investment by Japanese agritech firm Degas Limited. 

The four-year initiative aims to establish Ghana as a hub for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven agriculture.

The investment was confirmed by President John Dramani Mahama following a meeting with Degas Limited’s Founder and the Chief Executive Officer, Doga Makiura, in Yokohama, Japan.

In a Facebook post dated Friday, August 22, 2025, President Mahama stated that the partnership would deploy cutting-edge AI tools to modernise farming, strengthen value chains, and create youth employment opportunities.

“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,” the President wrote.

He described the investment as “a strong vote of confidence in Ghana’s vision for integrated, technology-enabled agriculture—and we are ready to deliver.”

The company, known for its innovative financing and tech solutions for smallholders, will introduce advanced systems such as satellite monitoring and precision agriculture technologies. 
These tools are expected to optimise the distribution of farm inputs, enhance decision-making, and directly connect farmers to markets, thereby boosting productivity and income.

The initiative aligns with the government’s broader agenda to reset the economy by modernising key sectors like agriculture, enhancing food security, and tackling youth unemployment through technology and innovation.