Enhanced Agricultural Technologies in Northern Ghana Receives Support from the European Union
Ghanaian agritech startup, Complete Farmer, has received a significant boost with €2.2 million ($2.5 million) in funding from the EU-backed AgriFI initiative. This investment, managed by EDFI Management Company, is set to expand agricultural infrastructure and services in northern Ghana by establishing six rural fulfilment centers across five northern regions.
The main objectives of the AgriFI funding for Complete Farmer include enhancing smallholder farmer support, promoting inclusive rural development, and enabling more efficient agricultural trade. The new funding will improve aggregation, quality assurance, and logistics services through the rural fulfilment centers, thereby supporting over 5,000 smallholder farmers initially, with a long-term target of reaching 50,000 farmers by 2028.
Complete Farmer's digital platform, which includes two main services - CF Grower and CF Buyer - will also benefit from this investment. CF Grower offers farmers data-driven farming guidelines and access to input suppliers, while CF Buyer connects global buyers to traceable, export-quality produce.
The EU Ambassador to Ghana, Irchad Razaaly, emphasised that this funding uplifts entire farming communities by improving access to quality inputs, agronomic guidance, and dependable market connections, leading to improved crop yields and farmer incomes. Currently, Complete Farmer has a platform with over 50,000 farmers, 90% of whom follow its cultivation protocols, resulting in farmers growing crops like soybeans earning about 22% more than the national average.
The funding will support the establishment of the six rural fulfilment centers, addressing key supply chain needs such as post-harvest handling, packaging, and quality control. Complete Farmer is also scaling by onboarding more farmers who use its protocols to meet international standards. Beyond Ghana, the company already operates seven fulfillment centers across Ghana and Togo and has raised larger funds - a $10.4 million pre-Series A in 2023 - to expand its agri marketplace across Africa.
In a statement, Rodrigo Madrazo García de Lomana, CEO of EDFI Management Company, highlighted that the investment aligns with the organisation's goal of advancing sustainable agricultural value chains. This investment positions Complete Farmer to drive large-scale agricultural transformation in Ghana, enhancing the agricultural sector's potential for economic growth and job creation.
The new funding will be used to develop rural infrastructure that delivers direct value to smallholder farmers, bringing market access, quality inputs, and post-harvest support closer to the farm level. Complete Farmer is distinguishing itself from typical agritech ventures by integrating digital innovation with physical infrastructure, bridging the gap between farmers and global commodity buyers.
The AgriFI funding for Complete Farmer aims to introduce technology to smallholder farmers, providing them with data-driven farming guidelines and connectivity to global buyers through the CF Buyer service. This funding will also propel the company's financial growth, as it expands into business partnerships with input suppliers and establishes rural fulfilment centers to improve trade efficiency in the lifestyle sector, ultimately benefiting the science and technology landscapes by boosting agricultural productivity and job creation.
Through the CF Grower service, farmers receive access to technology-driven agriculture advice, enhancing the efficiency of their farming operations, and positioning Complete Farmer as a pioneer in the industry by seamlessly integrating digital and physical infrastructure within the financial and technology realms.
