EU Injects €2.2M into Ghana’s Complete Farmer to Power Agritech Innovation and Rural Growth

Ghana’s agritech industry is gaining serious momentum and this week, it just got a major boost. The European Union, through its AgriFI facility managed by EDFI Management Company, has announced a €2.2 million ($2.5 million) investment into Complete Farmer, a tech-driven agribusiness revolutionizing how smallholder farmers in Ghana operate. This investment isn’t just a win for Complete Farmer, it’s a bold signal of international confidence in Africa’s ability to lead in smart agriculture, sustainability, and rural empowerment.

What’s the Investment About?

The funding will support the construction of six fulfilment centres across Ghana’s five northern regions. These centres will serve as rural hubs for aggregation, quality control, and logistics, helping farmers move their crops from field to market faster and more efficiently. The goal? To close the gap in infrastructure and market access for over 5,000 farmers in underserved regions. These areas often struggle with outdated systems, poor road networks, and limited access to inputs and buyers. With the new fulfilment centres, farmers will gain direct access to essential services, including high-quality seeds, tools, farming advice, and stable buyers—thanks to Complete Farmer’s digital platform.

Why This Matters

This investment is a part of the AgriFI Ghana Country Window initiative, which prioritizes inclusive growth and regional equity. By focusing on Ghana’s northern regions, the project also addresses rural unemployment, income disparities, and food security challenges.

European Union Ambassador to Ghana, Irchad Razaaly, said it best:

“We are not only supporting this agri company itself, but also all its clients. This support will make it easier for small farmers to get quality seeds and tools, access advice, and sell their crops. This means less hassle, better harvests, and more money in farmers’ pockets.”

The Complete Farmer Model

Founded in 2017 by Ghanaian entrepreneur Desmond Koney, Complete Farmer offers a digital infrastructure that links farmers to international buyers and agricultural input vendors. The platform enables farmers to grow crops based on market demand while ensuring the produce is traceable and export-ready. In a sector that has long suffered from fragmentation and inefficiency, Complete Farmer is bridging the gap with technology, transparency, and data. The company plans to serve over 50,000 farmers by 2028, scaling its impact across Ghana and the wider West African region.

Sustainable Agriculture Meets Smart Capital

This isn’t the company’s first big funding success. In 2023, Complete Farmer raised over $10 million in private investment to expand operations. The new EU funding builds on that by deepening the company’s reach in hard-to-access communities and attracting more partners for scale.

According to Rodrigo Madrazo García de Lomana, CEO of EDFI Management Company:

“This investment will enable the company to reach more underserved regions, strengthen value chains, and multiply the benefits for growers and buyers alike.”

Looking Ahead

This partnership between the EU and Complete Farmer is more than just a financial transaction. It’s a commitment to a smarter, fairer agricultural future—where farmers are empowered with tools, tech, and market access, and where innovation drives impact from the grassroots up. As the world leans toward food resilience and digital transformation, Ghana is showing how agritech can be a bridge to both.