Agricultural technology leader GrowForMe has partnered with MTN Ghana, a prominent player in the mobile telecommunications industry, to empower farmers in Ghana. The partnership, which Dario Bianchi, Chief Digital Officer of MTN, describes as revolutionary, aims to provide farmers with crucial resources such as market access, climate-resilient solutions, and valuable training.
Bianchi expressed pride in the partnership, stating, “With our extensive reach and resources, we aim to bring real change to the lives of farmers across the country.”
Amabel Sefako Agbanu, Head of Partnership at GrowForMe, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing their pride in supporting farmers in realizing their dreams. She remarked, “This partnership marks a significant milestone for us. We are excited to work hand-in-hand with MTN Ghana to support farmers in realizing their agricultural dreams while making food affordable and accessible to all. Together, we are empowering farmers for a brighter, more sustainable future.”
Farmers, through this collaboration, will gain access to essential inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and machinery, facilitating improved agricultural practices. The partnership also opens doors for farmers to connect with potential buyers, ensuring that their produce reaches ready markets and translates into profits.
Training programs offered under this initiative will equip farmers with the latest agricultural techniques, fostering productivity and sustainability in their businesses. The GrowForMe platform introduces a unique opportunity for funders and investors to finance inputs, commodity aggregation, and trade for a share of the profit at sales and harvest.
Users will receive monthly updates on the performance of farms or trades in the market. Buyers, including processing companies, exporters, and market retailers, can conveniently access quality commodities. Farmers, aggregators, and sellers will also have the ability to sell their commodities at the nearest warehouse for instant payment via mobile money. Moreover, they can request inputs, training, extension services, or mechanization services directly from their phones.
These services are easily accessible through MTN Ghana’s *170#, option 5 – Financial Services, Option 4 – Pensions and Investment, and selecting option 3 – GrowForme
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