Complete Farmer, a Ghanaian agritech company, announced on Tuesday that it has secured €2.2 million (approximately $2.5 million) from the European Union-funded AgriFI facility to expand its impact in northern Ghana.
This funding aims to revolutionise regional agriculture by building new fulfilment centres to improve market access and agricultural productivity for thousands of smallholder farmers.
Boosting infrastructure to empower northern farmers
The €2.2 million investment will support the construction of six new fulfilment centres in northern Ghana, areas traditionally underserved by agricultural infrastructure.
These centres will act as hubs for aggregation, quality control, and logistics, reducing the distance and cost farmers face when bringing their produce to market.
The project expects to increase rural employment and improve incomes for about 5,000 smallholder farmers by shortening value chains.
Desmond Koney, CEO of Complete Farmer, emphasised the role of technology in this transformation: “Partnering with European Union-funded AgriFI strengthens our mission to create a more resilient agricultural sector in West Africa. We believe technology can empower farmers and buyers alike – and with this support, we can reach thousands more with the tools and market access they need”.
Digital platform links farmers to market demand via Complete Farmer
Complete Farmer operates a digital platform that connects farmers directly with buyers and input vendors.
This enables farmers to grow crops tailored to market demand and ensures buyers have access to traceable, export-quality produce.
Since its founding in 2017, the company has worked with over 31,000 farmers, with a focus on youth and women, who make up a significant portion of its network.
The new funding will accelerate Complete Farmer’s goal to serve over 50,000 Ghanaian farmers by 2028, particularly in regions where limited infrastructure has hindered agricultural growth.
Rodrigo Madrazo García de Lomana, CEO of EDFI Management Company, which manages the AgriFI facility, stated, “This investment will enable the company to reach more underserved regions, strengthen value chains, and multiply the benefits for growers and buyers alike”.
Complete Farmer’s model has already demonstrated impact: farmers working with the platform have seen an average income increase of 12 percent and yield improvements of 8 percent, highlighting the potential for scalable agricultural transformation in Ghana’s north.
The company’s strategy combines physical infrastructure with digital tools to modernise farming, improve storage and post-harvest management, and open new markets for smallholder farmers.
This approach aligns with Ghana’s broader agricultural agenda to enhance food security and rural livelihoods through innovation and investment.
With this $2.5 million boost, Complete Farmer is set to deepen its footprint in northern Ghana, bringing technology and market access to the heart of the agricultural sector and empowering thousands of farmers to grow more profitable, sustainable crops.