Northern-Savanna, Complete Farmer Seal 500-Acre Sesame Deal

Northern-Savanna Crops & Tubers Ltd and Complete Farmer Ltd have signed a strategic agreement to cultivate and export over 500 acres of white sesame to global markets. This partnership aims to boost Ghana's presence in the international sesame trade while providing opportunities for farmers and surrounding communities, particularly in the Upper East Region.

Northern-Savanna, a woman-owned enterprise, will supply organic plots of various sizes to Complete Farmer's agricultural network. Complete Farmer, an agricultural technology firm, will leverage its market knowledge to strengthen production and sales strategies, facilitating larger orders and broader market access. Both companies emphasize the partnership's commitment to linking farmers with premium markets, promoting sustainable farming practices, and uplifting rural populations.

Organic farming, Northern-Savanna specializes in an irrigation-focused, regenerative model that includes processing, food security, and community development. The company has secured approximately 10,000 acres of land in the Upper East Region for organic cultivation, with plans to secure organic certification to support local and international markets.

This collaboration aligns with broader initiatives to develop integrated agricultural value chains that connect production, processing, logistics, and export markets. Northern-Savanna has also partnered with international export and logistics firms to establish an organic crop enclave in the Upper East Region by 2027, featuring facilities for cultivation, sorting, cleaning, processing, packaging, warehousing, laboratory services, and customs handling.

The enclave will enable direct bulk shipments to European, Middle Eastern, Asian, and American markets. The initiative's co-founder, Golda N.A. Addo, highlighted the company's goal of empowering communities through agricultural output by creating systems that allow local populations to prosper from their resources. While sesame production is the primary focus, the companies envision agriculture as a foundation for food security, wealth generation, and sustainable livelihoods.

This partnership extends beyond sesame, aiming to position agriculture as a key driver of sustainable development and community prosperity.