President John Dramani Mahama has stepped up efforts to modernise Ghana’s agriculture, holding high-level engagements in Brest during his state visit to Belarus.
On the second day of his visit, President Mahama toured one of Belarus’ largest agro-processing facilities, where he examined advanced dairy production systems used in the processing of baby food, milk, cheese and milk powder for both domestic and international markets.
A statement from the Presidency said he was received by the Governor of Brest, Piotr Alexandrovich Parkhomchik, and senior officials of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry.
Accompanied by his Special Aide and Advisor, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, and Ghana’s Ambassador to Moscow, Dr Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah, the President observed the facility’s technology-driven production processes.
Addressing officials after the tour, he reiterated Ghana’s commitment to transitioning from smallholder farming to large-scale commercial agriculture through the adoption of modern processing technologies.
“We are here to tap into Belarus’ vast experience as we work to make Ghana self-dependent in food production,” he stated.
He explained that reducing post-harvest losses — a significant challenge facing Ghanaian farmers — remains a key focus of the visit.
The facility’s Managing Director, Aleksandr Savchits, revealed that the company recorded profits of more than $1.4 billion last year. He noted that dairy exports to Ghana had recently commenced and expressed optimism about expanding trade volumes as bilateral cooperation deepens.
President Mahama further invited Belarusian investors to form partnerships with Ghanaian businesses and industry associations, highlighting the shared economic opportunities such collaborations could unlock.
Belarus is recognised globally as a leading exporter of dairy products, including milk powder, butter and cheese.