Audio By Carbonatix The Bono Region is set to host the maiden edition of the Ghana Youth Agriculture Summit on May 22, 2026, as part of efforts to promote agri-entrepreneurship as a catalyst for economic diversification, job creation, and sustainable development. The summit, which will take place in Sunyani, is expected to attract more than 2,000 young people from across the region. Organised under the theme "Economic Diversification through Agri-Entrepreneurship,” the initiative seeks to position agriculture as a viable pathway for youth to transition from underemployment to secure and dignified livelihoods. Key objectives of the summit include addressing youth unemployment by creating opportunities within the agricultural value chain, equipping graduates and young people with practical skills to build resilient agri-SMEs, and strengthening food systems to reduce poverty through youth-led agricultural production and value addition. As part of the post-summit interventions, registered participants will undergo intensive capacity-building and training programmes focused on agribusiness development and value chain management. The summit also forms part of a broader national campaign aimed at increasing youth participation in agriculture, food production, value chain development, education, skills training, and entrepreneurship. Speaking to the media, the Executive Director of Agricwealth Ghana and convener of the Ghana Youth Agriculture Summit, Evans Kyere-Mensah, said the initiative aligns with the long-term vision of training one million Ghanaian youth in agriculture value chains over the next five years. Mr. Kyere-Mensah, an award-winning cassava farmer and Global Council Member of the World Agricultural Forum, noted that the Bono Region edition will serve as the launch point for a nationwide rollout expected to cover all 16 regions of Ghana within one year. He added that the summit is expected to contribute to efforts to promote economic diversification, strengthen youth participation in agriculture, and enhance sustainable food production across the country. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Bono Region Ghana Youth Agriculture Summit DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story One injured as fire destroys 14-bedroom house at Kwame Danso 24 suspects arrested in Bono during security agencies operation Mahama engages Bono residents, outlines key projects under Resetting Ghana tour Ireland-funded cassava flour and industrial starch feasibility study launched in the Bono Region Historic relief for Bono East as Holy Family Hospital receives first dialysis machines from GMTF Sampa is showing early signs of becoming another Bawku – Traditional rulers appeal to Mahama Sampa chiefs appeal to Mahama to intervene in escalating chieftaincy crisis HIV rate in Wenchi the third highest in Bono Region Police arrest alleged drug kingpin in Bono Region narcotics operation Police recover five assault rifles after Bono shootout, one suspect killed Latest Stories We do not have a no-bed problem. We have an ineffective triage problem3 minutes Police restore calm after violent cutlass clash at Akyem Oda New Station12 minutes Bono Region to host maiden Ghana Youth Agriculture Summit on May 2216 minutes Millions still suffering despite available asthma medicines – WHO envoy28 minutes Ghana to face Nigeria in a friendly ahead of Commonwealth Games1 hour Today’s Front pages: Thursday, May 7, 20261 hour BECE 2026 progressing smoothly in Old Tafo Municipality1 hour Health Minister assures full implementation of Akosa Committee recommendations on Charles Amissah death1 hour TDC gives property owners 30 days to settle ground rent debts1 hour New WHO report reveals failures in hiring, retention of Africa’s health workers1 hour Afoko holds consultations with Bawumia, Akufo-Addo, Kufuor and others ahead of NPP conference1 hour Boakye Agyarko intensifies his message of unity, discipline, and victory2 hours The Agbodza Axe: Why Deadlines are the New Social Contract3 hours NIA aims to build a dynamic database – Corporate Affairs Director3 hours Court refuses businessmen bail over GH¢49m gold fraud3 hours