Ejura, Ghana – In a spectacular display of skill and innovation, Ghana’s first-ever WorldSkills Agriculture Competition has come to a close, leaving behind a trail of inspiration and a clear message: the future of agriculture in Ghana is in capable hands. The three-day event, held from March 23-25, 2026, at the Ejura Agricultural College and Mechanisation Center, brought together eight talented competitors from six institutions, all vying for top honors in the world of agribusiness and vegetable production.
The competition was fierce, with participants putting their skills to the test in areas such as soil testing, raised bed construction, irrigation technology, and transplanting. The air was electric as the competitors worked tirelessly, their hands moving with precision as they nurtured seedlings, adjusted soil pH, and fine-tuned irrigation systems.
“We saw innovation in irrigation and pest management – that’s what’ll take Ghana forward,” said Richard Antwi, one of the expert judges. “The future of Ghana’s agriculture looks bright with such talent,” added Theophilus Soku, Team Lead.
And the results were a testament to the competitors’ hard work. Ejura Agricultural College took the top spot with an impressive 45.2 marks, followed closely by Kwadaso Agric College and Wenchi Agric College, who took silver and bronze, respectively.
But it wasn’t just about the winners – every participant walked away with valuable experience and a certificate of participation. The top three competitors, however, received achievement certificates, cash prizes (Ghc 525), laptops, Wellington boots, knapsack sprayers, and helmets.
For many of the competitors, the event was a game-changer. “This was intense! I learned so much about precision farming,” said Mumuni from Daboakpa Technical Institute. “The judges were tough, but it pushed me to up my game,” added Amevor from USTED.
The competition was organized by CTVET WorldSkills Ghana, with sponsorship from UNESCO BEAR III PROJECT. The event has sparked hope for Ghana’s participation in future global competitions, and there are already plans to make it an annual event.
As Richard Okoampa-Larbi, the country delegate, said, “We’re thrilled with the success of this inaugural competition and look forward to building on this momentum. We call on industry partners to join us in taking Ghana’s agricultural skills development to the next level.”
With its success, the WorldSkills Ghana Agriculture Competition has cemented its place in the country’s agricultural calendar, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.
By: Dr. Christian Sewordor Mensah (Secretary)
Agriculture sector skills body.
