Sommalife Limited

The challenge

Women smallholder farmers in northern Ghana face persistent barriers that keep them trapped in low-income cycles: limited access to fair markets, dependence on middlemen who offer poor and delayed payments, and high post-harvest losses when crops are stored in hopes of better prices. At the same time, global buyers increasingly require traceability and sustainable sourcing—standards that smallholders cannot meet without technology or coordinated support. Climate pressures make the situation even more precarious, as deforestation and land degradation reduce yields and erode already fragile livelihoods.

The innovation

Sommalife connects women farmers directly to buyers through a transparent, tech-enabled supply chain. Its TreeSyt platform tracks crops from farm to market, giving buyers trusted traceability and helping farmers earn premium prices. A network of field agents provides training in agriculture, financial literacy, and climate-smart practices creates even more value for farming communities. Together, these efforts are building a more equitable and resilient agricultural system.

The impact

Sommalife is opening the door to higher, more stable incomes for women farmers who have long been excluded from reliable markets. Today, 150,000 farmers are registered on TreeSyt, with 40,000 active suppliers, and a growing youth workforce of extension and community agents. Training programs are helping farmers adopt sustainable practices, while conservation initiatives have protected 1,500+ acres of land, safeguarded 27,000 trees, and supported the planting of more than 100,000 seedlings. As Sommalife scales to one million farmers by 2030, its model is demonstrating how technology, transparent markets, and climate stewardship can come together to strengthen rural livelihoods and reshape West Africa’s agricultural supply chains.