Farmerline CEO Appointed to Heifer International Board, Strengthening Global Agricultural Innovation

ACCRA, GHANA — Farmerline is excited to announce that our Co-founder and CEO, Alloysius Attah, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Heifer International, a global development organization operating in 19 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

This appointment comes at a pivotal time in global agriculture, as Farmerline’s digital solutions continue to transform agricultural value chains across Africa and beyond. Under Alloysius Attah’s leadership, Farmerline has emerged as a leading force in agricultural technology, serving and digitizing 2.2 million farmers in the last decade. The company’s innovative Mergdata platform was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the 100 Best Inventions of 2019, and its Darli AI App on Mergdata received TIME’s Best Innovations recognition in 2024, demonstrating Farmerline’s continued leadership in agricultural innovation.

Agricultural Development: Building Global Partnerships

“Joining Heifer International’s Board represents a significant opportunity to expand the impact of digital innovation in agricultural development,” said Alloysius Attah, CEO of Farmerline. “Our work at Farmerline has demonstrated how technology can create lasting wealth for farmers and local agribusinesses. This collaboration will help scale these solutions to more communities globally.”

A Track Record of Innovation and Impact

Since its founding in 2013, Farmerline has built a robust network of over 3,000 partners across 50 countries, demonstrating the scalability and effectiveness of its digital solutions. The company’s Mergdata platform has become a central tool for agricultural organizations worldwide, enabling:

• Digital profiling and mapping of farmers
• Supply chain digitization and traceability
• Market linkages and financial inclusion
• Data-driven decision-making for agricultural initiatives
• Training and support for regenerative farming practices to enhance soil health and biodiversity

Strengthening Global Agricultural Development

Heifer International’s extensive network and Farmerline’s digital expertise create powerful opportunities for scaling agricultural innovation. The organization has worked with more than 52 million people worldwide to end hunger and poverty in a sustainable way while caring for the Earth.

“We are deeply grateful to welcome Alloysius to our Board,” said Surita Sandosham, President and CEO of Heifer International. “His experience and passion for social impact aligns with Heifer’s vision for a world free of hunger and poverty.”

Looking Forward

This appointment strengthens both organizations’ ability to support farmers and food producers in building secure livelihoods that provide a living income. As a board member, Attah joins 18 other directors from diverse professional backgrounds in business, agriculture, academia, and the private sector, who guide Heifer International’s strategic vision.

The collaboration between Farmerline and Heifer International through this board appointment represents a significant step forward in advancing digital innovation in agricultural development, combining Farmerline’s technological expertise with Heifer’s global reach and impact.

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