A new partnership between Northern-Savanna Crops and Tubers Limited and Complete Farmer Limited is set to produce over 500 acres of organically cultivated white sesame for international markets. This collaboration combines organic farming with agricultural technology and market expertise. The initiative aims to create new opportunities for farmers and rural communities in Ghana's Upper East Region.
Under the agreement, Northern-Savanna will provide tested and serviced organic farmland to growers within the Complete Farmer ecosystem. Complete Farmer will offer market expertise and support to strengthen production and sales. The goal is to help farmers meet larger orders and access high-value international markets. This partnership is part of a broader effort to position agriculture as a platform for wealth creation, food security, and sustainable livelihoods.
Northern-Savanna is a woman-owned agricultural enterprise operating in Ghana's Upper East Region. The company has secured 10,000 acres of land for organic farming and focuses on regenerative agriculture, agro-processing, food security, fair wages, and creating opportunities for women. The company's plans extend beyond sesame production, with a vision to establish an organic crop enclave in the region by 2027.
The proposed organic crop enclave will include processing, packaging, warehousing, laboratory, and customs-processing facilities. This facility aims to supply markets in Europe, the United Arab Emirates, Asia, and the Americas. Northern-Savanna is undertaking certification and regulatory processes to become a fully certified organic commercial farm. This experience and the standards developed will help smaller farms adopt similar practices and gain access to international markets.
Co-founder Golda N.A. Addo stated that the ultimate goal is to ensure African communities produce resources for global markets and economically benefit from them. The partnership between Northern-Savanna and Complete Farmer represents an effort to connect farming, technology, market access, and community development. This initiative creates opportunities for Ghanaian farmers to participate in international agricultural markets.
The partnership is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and community. By creating new opportunities for farmers and rural communities, the initiative aims to contribute to sustainable livelihoods and food security. The collaboration also highlights the potential for organic farming and agricultural technology to drive economic growth and development in Ghana.
The companies' efforts to establish an organic crop enclave and promote sustainable agricultural practices align with their goal of positioning agriculture as a platform for wealth creation. By working together, Northern-Savanna and Complete Farmer aim to make a positive impact on Ghana's agricultural sector and contribute to the country's economic development.
Key points
- The partnership aims to produce 500 acres of organic sesame for international markets.
- Northern-Savanna has secured 10,000 acres of land for organic farming in Ghana's Upper East Region.
- The proposed organic crop enclave is expected to be established by 2027.
