Rujo Agri-Trade Ltd., a Northern Ghana-based agribusiness focused on smallholder farmers, has secured growth funding from RDF Ghana to expand its climate-smart operations and deepen its impact across underserved rural communities.
Why it matters
The investment will allow Rujo to scale its rice and soybean operations, boost farmer productivity, and promote sustainable agriculture practices—especially among women and youth.
Rujo already works with over 3,000 farmers across the Northern, Savannah, and Upper East regions.
Zoom in
Founded in 2014, Rujo Agri-Trade offers bundled input services—including seeds, fertilizers, ploughing, and harvesting—through an in-kind repayment model.
Its farmer support system relies on a growing network of Farm Enterprise Advisors and Community Champions to deliver hands-on services.
- The company operates under its flagship brand, Maraba Foods, supplying grains to school feeding programs, millers, and international buyers.
- It’s also piloting seed multiplication and irrigated vegetable farming to diversify incomes and improve climate resilience.
- Rujo is exploring organic rice cultivation and conservation agriculture to further sustainability goals.
What the funding supports
- Expansion of rice and soybean production
- Investment in post-harvest climate-smart technology
- Enhanced farmer training and extension services
What they’re saying
“This funding is a strong endorsement of Rujo’s model and our deep-rooted commitment to improving farmer livelihoods through sustainable practices,” said Joshua Toatoba, CEO of Rujo Agri-Trade. “We’re grateful to RDF Ghana and Pangea Africa for believing in our vision.”
“Rujo is an example of a farmer-centric business using innovation and inclusion to address systemic challenges in agriculture,” added John Scicchitano, Partner at Pangea Africa, which facilitated the investment.
The big picture
Agribusinesses like Rujo are gaining increased attention for their potential to transform Ghana’s food systems. By investing in rural economies and climate-smart solutions, they’re positioning smallholder farmers as key players in national and regional food security.
