The Ghana Agricultural Associations Business and Information Centre (GAABIC), represents the administrative consortium of 4 Farmer Based Organizations namely; CropLife Ghana (CLG); Apex Farmers’ Organization of Ghana (APFOG); Ghana Agri-Input Dealers Association (GAIDA) and Seed Producers Association of Ghana (SEEDPAG).

GAABIC is a registered Non-Governmental Organization, which has been in operation since 2005 but was officially registered on 3rd August 2012 with the Registrar General’s department.

GAABIC was formed out of the need for a strong, effective and efficient focal point/representation for all farmer organizations along the value chain which can articulate the viewpoints of member associations.

Vision

To be the premiere coordinating body of all agribusiness stakeholders in Ghana.

Mission

To enhance agricultural production and trade through coordination, capacity building, information sharing, policy advocacy and technology transfer services to their stakeholders.

Value Statement

They embrace our responsibility to provide leadership in fostering:

1. Prudent environmental stewardship,
2. Gender equity and diversity,
3. Respect to staff, stakeholders and partners.
4. They also value partnerships and collaboration with like-minded organizations and
5. Take pride in providing quality services to our stakeholders and the public in general.

Key Services:

GAABIC has over the years developed into a highly resourceful information Centre through its continuous networking with stakeholders in the agricultural value chain in Ghana. It has a rich data base on Agri input dealers, Seed growers and input importers.

The main services provided by GAABIC included:

• - capacity building,
• - marketing of agricultural inputs and produce;
• - business advisory and support services;
• - research and development;
• - management and implementation of development projects;
• - advocacy,
• - as well as gender and development.