The leading telecommunication network in the country, MTN Ghana has joined forces with GrowForMe, a pioneering platform focusing on commodity financing, aggregation, and trading to empower farmers by providing them with essential resources, market access, climate-resilient solutions, and valuable training.
MTN Ghana and GrowForMe are committed to addressing critical challenges faced by farmers by offering comprehensive solutions that encompass:
- Access to Essential Inputs: This will enable farmers to access crucial inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and machinery, to facilitate improved agricultural practices.
- Ready Market Access: The partnership opens doors for farmers to connect with potential buyers, ensuring that their produce reaches ready markets and that their hard work translates into profits.
- Climate-Resilient Solutions: With the growing impact of climate change on agriculture, this collaboration provides farmers with the tools and knowledge to adapt and thrive in a changing environment.
- Training and Skills Development: Farmers will benefit from training programs that will equip them with the latest agricultural techniques, fostering productivity and sustainability of their businesses.
These offerings are available through MTN Ghana’s *170# menu, under option 5 – Financial Services, and option 4 – Pensions and Investment.
Dario Bianchi, Chief Digital Officer, MTN Ghana, expressed, “We are proud to partner with GrowForMe in a transformative collaboration that will revolutionize agriculture in Ghana. With our extensive reach and resources, we aim to bring real change to the lives of farmers across the country.”
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Amabel Sefako Agbanu, Head of Partnership, GrowForMe, stated, “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.”
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Fact sheets
The technology platform will enable:
- Funders/Investors to finance inputs such as quality fertilizer and seeds for a share of the profit at harvest.
- Funders/Investors to finance the cost of commodity aggregation and trading for a share of the profit at sales.
- Users receive monthly updates on the performance of farms or trades on the market.
- Buyers/Off-takers such as processing companies, exporters and market retailers to access quality commodities conveniently.
- Farmers/Aggregators/Sellers can now sell their commodities at the nearest warehouse for instant payment on mobile money.
- Farmers can request inputs, training, extension or mechanization services from their phones.
Success stories of beneficiary farmers who have benefited from the platform can be seen below: https://youtu.be/4cMK3Y4dI8A?si=nU6Dh08rlEu9jykj
Access the Service
Farmers and supporters can access this groundbreaking service through *170# on their mobile phones and the official GrowForMe website at www.growforme.com. The services can be accessed on MTN Ghana’s *170#, option 5 – Financial Services, Option 4 – Pensions and Investment and select option 3 – GrowForMe.
Stay Informed
For more information, updates, and developments related to this game-changing collaboration, please follow us on social media at @growformeafrica
About GrowForMe
GrowForMe is a leading agricultural technology company that provides input and commodity financing, aggregation and a trading platform for farmers in Africa. With a vision of making food accessible and affordable to all, we strive to bring the needed inputs and support to smallholder farmers, especially women and youth in Agriculture.
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About MTN Ghana
MTN Ghana is the market leader in the mobile telecommunications industry in Ghana, offering subscribers a range of exciting options under Pay As You Go, Pay Monthly and Mobile Financial Services. The company is part of the MTN Group which is a leading emerging market leader with a clear vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to our customers. We are inspired by our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life. Scancom PLC is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. Our strategy is Ambition 2025: Leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.
For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
GrowForMe Marketing Team
marketing@growforme.com
0242436884