Soil and water stewardship
Promote responsible land management, healthy soil and efficient water use as production grows.
Growing Africa, Feeding the Future
Farmfrica is a Sierra Leonean agribusiness connecting commercial farming and farmer partnerships to markets through produce aggregation, processing, and distribution. Rice, plantain and banana are growing on our farms now.
- Crops growing now
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- Crops growing now
- Harvest on the way
- 1st
- Harvest on the way
- Red palm oil
- Next
- Red palm oil
- FarmingCommercial production
- FarmersGrower partnerships
- MarketsAggregation & distribution
Growing now
Our first crops are in the ground
Rice, plantain and banana are growing on Farmfrica farms today. They have not been harvested yet — buyers can register interest now and we will be in touch as harvest approaches.
Not yet harvested
Three crops, one first season
Our first planting is under way. We are tending the crops through to harvest and lining up buyers before the produce is ready, so it moves from the field to market quickly.
RiceGrowing
Growing on Farmfrica land now. After harvest we plan to clean, grade and bag it for local buyers.
PlantainGrowing
Growing now, for fresh supply to markets, retailers, wholesalers and caterers once the bunches mature.
BananaGrowing
Growing now alongside the plantain, for fresh sale to local markets and businesses once ready.
Farmfrica Red Palm OilPlanned
Our planned first branded product: pure, unrefined red palm oil packed under the Farmfrica label. It is not on sale yet.
How we work
From land to market
We plan production around buyer needs and bring Farmfrica farms and farmer partners into the same supply chain.
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1.Plan for demand
Start with what buyers need, including the right quality, volumes and delivery schedule, before committing land and resources.
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2.Produce
Grow marketable crops on Farmfrica farms and develop livestock production as conditions and animal welfare requirements allow.
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3.Work with farmers
Support partner growers with production planning, practical guidance and connections to buyers.
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4.Aggregate & grade
Bring together produce from our farms and partners, then sort and grade it to meet buyer requirements.
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5.Process & package
Add value through processing, packaging and branding where the product and market justify it.
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6.Distribute
Connect products to retailers, wholesalers, processors, institutions and consumers through suitable sales and distribution channels.
About Farmfrica
From African farms to dependable markets
Farmfrica combines its own commercial production with farmer partnerships. We bring produce together, process and package it where it adds value, and connect it to businesses, institutions and consumers.
Our mission
Produce quality agricultural products and connect farmers, buyers and consumers through an efficient supply chain that creates local value.
Our vision
Build a leading African agribusiness known for quality production, sustainable farming and profitable opportunities across the sector.
Our farms
Grow crops for identified markets and develop livestock enterprises where demand, resources and animal welfare requirements support them.
Our partners
Work with smallholder and commercial farmers on production planning, practical training and access to buyers.
Roadmap
Our first season is under way
Rice, plantain and banana are growing on Farmfrica farms now. Red palm oil, more crops, livestock and export will follow as the business grows and conditions allow.
Now
First crops growing
Rice, plantain and banana are in the ground. None has been harvested yet.
Next
Harvest & palm oil
Bring the first harvest to market, then develop red palm oil and further crops.
Rice
Growing nowFirst harvest aheadIn the ground on Farmfrica land now. Once harvested, we plan to clean, grade and bag it for local buyers.
Plantain
Growing nowFirst harvest aheadGrowing now for fresh supply to markets, retailers, wholesalers and caterers.
Banana
Growing nowFirst harvest aheadGrowing now alongside the plantain, for fresh sale to local markets and businesses.
Red palm oil
PlannedPlannedOur planned first branded product: pure, unrefined red palm oil packed under the Farmfrica label. Not on sale yet.
Our own palm groves
PlannedPlannedPlanting our own palms to build a dependable long-term supply for palm oil production.
Groundnut & cassava
PlannedPlannedStaple crops already grown at volume locally, with processing into oil, paste, flour and starch under consideration.
Pepper, benni & canya
PlannedPlannedHigher-value crops for the spice shelf, oil, paste and the snack trade.
Livestock development
Longer termLonger termEvaluate poultry and other livestock against buyer demand, feed supply, veterinary support and animal welfare requirements.
International export
Longer termLonger termCertified, traceable lots for diaspora retail and food manufacturers abroad.
Sustainability
Productive farms for the long term
Farmfrica’s approach to sustainability brings together responsible resource use, viable farm businesses and better opportunities for the people who grow our food.
Less post-harvest waste
Improve handling and storage to reduce losses, and look for practical ways to reuse crop residues and organic nutrients.
Stronger farmer livelihoods
Help growers improve production and find buyers so more of the value created by agriculture stays in farming communities.
Responsible livestock care
Build animal welfare, veterinary support, biosecurity and safe manure handling into livestock plans from the start.
Field monitoring
Sensor readings by location
Explore recorded conditions at Farmfrica’s published monitoring locations.
Field readings have not been published yet.
Contact
Let's talk volume, pricing or partnership
Want to buy from our first harvest, supply produce, or farm with us? Send us the details and we'll get back to you.
Emailfarmfricagroup@gmail.comPhone+232 79 698164
Where we areFreetown, Sierra Leone
Office hoursMon–Fri, 8:00–18:00 GMT
Growing crops and looking for a buyer?
Choose “Farming partnership” and tell us what you grow, where you farm, and how much you expect to harvest.
Grow or buy with Farmfrica
Register interest in our first harvest, talk to us about produce supply, or explore a farming partnership.