The Ghana–Nebraska Agribusiness Growth and Trade Relations Chamber (GNEBCham), and Ecosyntra LLC, is pleased to announce that Ghana’s Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, will lead a delegation of key value chain actors within the livestock sector to the Ghana–Nebraska Livestock Modernization Partnership in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
Scheduled to take place from May 17 to 23, 2026, the week-long programme will bring together Ghanaian agribusiness leaders and policymakers in the livestock sector in Omaha, widely regarded as the heart of America’s cattle production industry for an intensive engagement focused on strengthening livestock production systems, feed efficiency and processing capacity.
This flagship initiative shows the Ghana–Nebraska Agribusiness Growth and Trade Relations Chamber (GNEBCham)’s commitment to strengthening agribusiness relations between Ghana and Nebraska, with a clear focus on delivering measurable and lasting results for Ghana’s livestock value chain.
Leading the delegation, Hon. Eric Opoku’s participation underscores Ghana’s renewed commitment to modernizing its livestock sector through innovation, strategic partnerships and targeted investments.
Reflecting on Hon. Eric Opoku’s recent visit to the Tulaku livestock market, he noted the urgent need to invest in better systems, strengthen connections across the value chain and provide the right infrastructure to support farmers and traders.
He emphasized that the delegation represents an important step toward improving Ghana’s livestock sector and making it more productive and competitive.
Co-Founder of the Ghana–Nebraska Agribusiness Growth and Trade Relations Chamber (GNEBCham)’s and former Nebraska State Senator, Ken Schilz, highlighted the significance of the collaboration, noting that Nebraska’s leadership in livestock production is built on decades of innovation, operational efficiency and strong private-sector participation.
He explained that connecting Ghanaian industry players to this system creates opportunities to learn, attract the right investments and build strong business partnerships that will drive growth in Ghana’s livestock sector.
Participants in the delegation will engage directly with leading U.S. agribusiness executives, undertake guided tours of operational feedlots and modern processing facilities, and participate in structured business sessions aimed at unlocking investment opportunities across the entire livestock value chain, from production to distribution.
The Ghana–Nebraska Livestock Modernization Partnership is intentionally designed to go beyond a traditional study tour by offering hands-on exposure to scalable systems in feed management, animal health and biosecurity, as well as meat processing and cold chain development.
Co-Founder the Ghana–Nebraska Agribusiness Growth and Trade Relations Chamber (GNEBCham), Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, emphasized the long-term impact of the initiative, stating that the objective is to ensure participants return not only with insights, but also with actionable strategies, trusted partnerships and clear investment pathways.
She noted that the Ghana–Nebraska Livestock Modernization Partnership is structured to equip delegates with the tools needed to scale operations, improve efficiency, and contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s food security agenda, while exposure to advanced livestock systems in Nebraska will provide practical and adaptable models for Ghana’s local context.
The partnership is guided by a clear objective to deepen cooperation between Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the State of Nebraska in livestock development, while also facilitating business-to-business and state-level partnerships. It aims to support Ghanaian agribusinesses seeking to collaborate with Nebraska counterparts and to strengthen trade relations and investment flows between both regions.
Hon. Eric Opoku together with the delegation will undertake targeted site visits and engagements covering livestock production and ranch management, breeding systems and genetics, feed systems and dry-season feed security, animal health and biosecurity, meat processing and cold chain development, as well as market systems and investment opportunities. These engagements are designed to encourage practical collaboration, identify areas for technical cooperation, and establish a strong foundation for long-term partnerships.
The expected outcomes of the partnership include strengthened collaboration between Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture and Nebraska’s livestock sector, the development of partnerships aimed at modernizing Ghana’s livestock production systems and a clearer understanding of how Nebraska’s experience can be adapted to Ghana’s context. The initiative will also demonstrate how integrated supply chains can improve productivity and food security, while building strong relationships between Ghanaian stakeholders and Nebraska producers and leadership.
While Ghana’s livestock sector continues to play a vital role in national food security and rural livelihoods, it faces persistent challenges, including low productivity, feed constraints and limited processing infrastructure. The Ghana–Nebraska Livestock Modernization Partnership is therefore positioned as a practical response to these challenges, combining technical learning with strategic business development to drive long-term transformation.
The Ghana–Nebraska Agribusiness Growth and Trade Relations Chamber (GNEBCham) serves as an international platform connecting Nebraska’s policymakers, farmers, and agribusinesses with their Ghanaian counterparts. Through collaboration, the Chamber works to create an enabling environment for agribusiness development, trade expansion, and sustainable investment between both regions.
