The Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness (PIAA) has officially launched the Dobidi Agro Input Credit and Farmer Financing Platform, a groundbreaking initiative designed to bridge the financing gap for farmers across Ghana.
Developed in collaboration with FAUREE Link Limited, the platform leverages digital innovation to deliver efficient, transparent, and inclusive access to affordable financing directly at the farmgate level.
It aims to support smallholder farmers through a well-coordinated system that includes input supply, extension and technical services, market linkages, and post-harvest management.
Speaking at the MoU signing event, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, Director of the PIAA, emphasized the transformative potential of the platform.
“This initiative is designed to empower smallholder farmers with the tools, resources, and financing they need to thrive and to strengthen the agricultural value chain nationwide,” he stated.
The platform aligns with the government’s 24-hour economy strategy and targets key sectors including:Rice and maize production Poultry and livestock value chains Coconut and horticulture development High-value crop production, Youth employment and agro-enterprise incubation.
Azhar Tasadduq, CEO of FAUREE Link Ltd., highlighted the broader economic vision behind the platform:
“This movement is about unlocking the wealth of farmers and transforming national productivity through accessible, tech-driven financial solutions,” he noted.
The Dobidi platform marks a significant step toward achieving inclusive growth in Ghana’s agricultural sector by putting modern financial tools in the hands of those who need them most the farmers at the heart of the nation’s food systems.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Obed King Gaglo
