EU Commits €2.2 Mn to Ghana’s Complete Farmer to Accelerate Agricultural Innovation

The European Union has announced an investment of €2.2 million (approximately USD 2.5 million) in Ghanaian agritech firm Complete Farmer, aimed at expanding the company’s operations into underserved regions and addressing persistent gaps in agricultural infrastructure, market access, and logistics.

Funded through the EU’s AgriFI (Agricultural Finance Initiative) facility and managed by the EDFI Management Company, the investment will directly support the construction of six new fulfilment centres across Ghana’s five northern regions.

These hubs will serve as vital nodes for crop aggregation, quality control, input distribution, and outbound logistics, offering critical services in areas where infrastructure constraints and fragmented value chains have historically limited rural development and private sector participation.

“Through this investment from the European Union Facility, AgriFI Ghana Country Window to Complete Farmer, we are not only supporting this agri company itself, but also all its clients,” said Irchad Razaaly, European Union Ambassador to Ghana.

“The new fulfilment centres and a better digital platform will benefit farmers in underserved regions in Northern Ghana. 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.”

Founded in 2017 by Ghanaian entrepreneur Desmond Koney, Complete Farmer has emerged as one of the country’s leading digital agriculture platforms. The company provides end-to-end support to smallholder farmers, linking them to global buyers, input suppliers, agronomic support, and post-harvest services through a proprietary digital infrastructure.

Its data-driven approach allows farmers to grow export-compliant crops that match international demand, while giving buyers access to reliable, traceable agricultural products from across Ghana.

With the support of AgriFI, Complete Farmer will deepen its presence in rural Ghana and scale up its infrastructure to serve over 5,000 farmers in the short term, with a longer-term goal of reaching 50,000 smallholders by 2028.

“By supporting Complete Farmer, we are investing in a more inclusive and sustainable agri-food system in Ghana,” said 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, fully aligned with our mission to foster sustainable and inclusive growth.”

This latest investment builds on Complete Farmer’s strong growth trajectory. In 2023, the company raised over $10 million in private equity to expand its model across Ghana and neighbouring West African markets. While that capital injection helped establish Complete Farmer’s regional platform, the EU’s targeted support will enable it to deepen operations in harder-to-reach areas and create new opportunities for rural farmers who are often excluded from formal markets.

“Partnering with European Union funded AgriFI strengthens our mission to create a more resilient agricultural sector in West Africa,” said Desmond Koney, CEO of Complete Farmer. “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.”

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