Ghana Secures $100m Japanese Investment to Build Africa’s First AI-Powered Agricultural Hub
Ghana has secured a landmark commitment from Japanese agric-fintech startup, Degas Limited, to invest $100 million into the country’s Artificial Intelligence AI-powered agricultural hub — a project the government has described as a groundbreaking first-of-its-kind initiative in Africa.
In a statement released on Friday, the Ghanaian government reported that Degas Limited pledged to inject the $100 million over the next four years. The funding, PulseNets learnt, is aimed at firmly establishing Ghana as Africa’s first AI-driven agricultural hub, positioning the country as a continental leader in technology-driven farming solutions.
“Degas Limited has announced a $100 million investment over the next four years to help establish Ghana as Africa’s first AI-powered agricultural hub,” the statement confirmed.
Driving AI-Powered Innovations into Ghana’s Agricultural Transformation
The investment, PulseNets reported, will expand Ghana’s already-successful agricultural financing model, which has supported over 86,000 smallholder farmers across 122,000 acres nationwide. The initiative includes setting up satellite-enabled crop monitoring systems and deploying precision agronomy services — tools that will revolutionize productivity in Ghana’s farming communities.
Speaking at a meeting with President John Dramani Mahama on the sidelines of the Ghana Presidential Investment Forum, Degas Limited CEO and founder Doga Makiura told PulseNets that the project is designed to scale Ghana’s farming sector to new heights.
“Ghana has shown that when technology meets a clear national vision, smallholder farmers can thrive,” Makiura said.
He added:
“Our $100 million commitment will scale AI-driven satellite monitoring and precision agriculture techniques so farmers can boost yields, reduce risk, and access fairly priced finance.
We’ve already seen incomes double with a 95% repayment rate from the farmers,” he stated during the meeting with President Mahama.
Mahama: AI to Power Food Security and Jobs
President John Mahama, in his remarks, told PulseNets that the partnership with Degas underlines the vast potential of Ghana’s agricultural sector and the transformative role of AI in creating inclusive growth.
“This investment reinforces our commitment to integrated agricultural value chains that connect farmers to markets, finance, storage, and processing. By leveraging AI and precision technologies, we will improve productivity, enhance food security, and create dignified jobs for youth across rural communities,” Mahama said.
PulseNets learnt that this $100 million commitment represents not only a foreign direct investment boost but also a strategic leap in AI-powered agriculture across Africa. Analysts noted that Ghana’s approach combines AI innovation, farmer financing, and satellite technology — a blend that could serve as a model for other African nations battling low yields and climate-driven risks.
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With Ghana already recording farmer incomes doubling under Degas-backed models and an impressive 95% repayment rate, the AI hub is expected to accelerate sustainable farming, drive rural transformation, and strengthen Ghana’s position as a leader in agritech solutions on the continent.
