The Board of Directors of Agri-Impact Group Limited convened for its annual meeting last week at the Peninsula Resort in Akosombo, located in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
This strategic gathering provided the board with an opportunity to review the performance of Agri-Impact Group and its subsidiaries—Agri-Impact Limited, Fresh Logistics, and ASNAPP—over the past year.
It also served as a platform to reflect on key lessons learned and discuss strategic plans for the upcoming year.
Update on the HAPPY Program
Since December 2023, the company has been implementing the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Program, an initiative of the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with Agri-Impact Limited.
The program aims to provide 326,000 young people aged 15–35 (70% women) with dignified and fulfilling work opportunities within the rice, poultry, tomato, and soya value chains.
The program is being implemented by a consortium of eight partners led by Agri-Impact Limited.
The partners include NewAge Agric Solutions, Catholic Relief Services, Ghana CARES, the National Service Authority, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the Ghana Enterprises Agency, TechnoServe, and Jobberman.
Since its commencement, the HAPPY Program has created work opportunities for over 94,000 youth across Ghana, with the rice value chain accounting for about 80% of these opportunities. NewAge Agric Solutions has been instrumental in managing extensive outgrower schemes, facilitating access to program-supported starter packs, building capacity, fostering market linkages, and promoting ecosystem growth for young agripreneurs within the rice value chain.
Field Trip
Before the meeting, board members toured Agri-Impact’s flagship greenhouse farm in Dawhenya, Greater Accra Region.
This facility empowers young people to manage greenhouse operations that produce nutritious and healthy vegetables, thereby creating jobs and reducing Ghana’s import bill. These vegetables are marketed by Fresh Logistics, a subsidiary of Agri-Impact.
Additionally, the board visited AgroKings, an anchor partner under Ghana CARES, located within the Kasunya Economic Enclave in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region.
During the visit, Chief Farmer Nana Owusu-Achau provided an in-depth overview of the company’s operations and highlighted the positive impact of the HAPPY Program.
“AgroKings spans a 10,000-acre lot, and we are constantly expanding. Our goal is to add 150 hectares next year. As part of the HAPPY Program, we actively involve young farmers and interns, offering them hands-on experience,” said Nana Owusu-Achau.
The farm features a robust irrigation system, developed with support from Ghana CARES under the enclave initiative. This support has improved road access, developed rice production fields, and assisted ingrower schemes.
Board Meeting
Following the farm visits, the board meeting featured a comprehensive presentation by PwC on industry best practices.
This was followed by a corporate governance training session aimed at enhancing the board’s strategic oversight and the management team’s operational effectiveness. The session, tailored for both the board and management team, was delivered by Kwadwo Mpeani Brantuo, a retired partner at EY (Ernst & Young) and a board member.
Expressing his gratitude, Daniel Fahene Acquaye, Founder and CEO of Agri-Impact Group, thanked the board for their valuable feedback. He encouraged them to remain engaged in the company’s vision and continue contributing their expertise.
In his closing remarks, Prof. Richard Akromah, Chairman of the Agri-Impact Group Board of Directors, urged both the board and management to remain proactive and focused. He stressed the importance of avoiding complacency, uncovering new business opportunities, and ensuring the timely delivery of projects with excellence.
About Agri-Impact Group
Agri-Impact Group is a leading agribusiness firm with over 27 years of experience in agricultural and agro-industrial advisory and consultancy services. Headquartered in Ghana, Agri-Impact offers innovative solutions to agricultural challenges across Africa.
The group’s subsidiaries—Agri-Impact Limited, Fresh Logistics, and ASNAPP—collaborate to enhance agricultural productivity, profitability, and sustainability.
Agri-Impact is renowned for its leadership in greenhouse technology in West Africa, providing custom-designed protected agriculture structures to meet the unique needs of clients.
The company’s global partnerships include over 100 development organizations, research institutions, universities, producers, and trade associations across Africa and the United States.
Through public-private partnerships, Agri-Impact Group continues to drive innovation, improve agribusiness competitiveness, and advance sustainable agricultural practices, contributing significantly to Africa’s agricultural development.