Soyabeans Farm

🌾 FourLeaf Agro Farms: Sustainable Soyabean Production in Tumu (Upper West Region)

At FourLeaf Agro Farms, we are committed to cultivating high-quality soyabeans in Tumu, focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Our approach ensures that every harvest not only provides a high-value protein source for the Ghanaian economy but also strengthens our community and protects the land for future generations.

🐔 Fueling Ghana’s Future: Our Role in the Poultry Industry

Soyabeans from FourLeaf Agro Farms are a critical ingredient in Ghana’s feed industry, helping to sustain local poultry and livestock production.

• Premium Protein Source: We grow soyabeans that yield high-quality Soyabean Meal (SBM), the essential protein base for formulating nutritious and effective poultry feed. This ensures healthy growth for Ghana’s broilers and consistent production for layer hens.

• Strengthening Local Supply: By increasing a reliable, high-volume supply of local soyabeans, we actively work to reduce the poultry industry’s reliance on expensive imports. This translates to lower feed costs for farmers, more stable prices, and greater national food security.

• Economic Impact: Our production supports the entire agricultural value chain, contributing to local food self-sufficiency and driving growth in the processing and feed manufacturing sectors across Ghana.

🌿 Our ESG Commitment: Growing Responsibly

🌍 Environmental Stewardship (E)

We treat the land as a valued partner, implementing practices that maximize output while minimizing our ecological footprint:

• Soil Health First: We actively use soyabean’s natural nitrogen-fixing capability and employ crop rotation with cereals. This reduces the need for synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, improves soil structure, and naturally boosts fertility. We utilize certified seeds and bio-fertilizers.

• Water Wise: We practice water-efficient farming suited to Tumu’s rain-fed conditions. Techniques like timely planting and planting on ridges or mounds help us capture and retain precious moisture, mitigating drought risks and promoting climate resilience.

• IPM for Safety: We employ Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques to control pests and weeds, significantly reducing our reliance on harmful chemical inputs and ensuring safer food and land.

🤝 Social Impact (S)

Our success is rooted in the prosperity and well-being of our farming communities:

• Fair Trade, Strong Community: We are committed to transparent and equitable pricing for our produce, ensuring that our smallholder farmer partners receive fair returns for their hard work.

• Empowering Women: We prioritize support and access to resources for women farmers, recognizing their vital role in Tumu’s agricultural sector. This includes targeted training and access to post-harvest technology.

• Capacity Building: We invest in continuous, practical training on sustainable farming practices, efficient harvesting, and quality control, helping our partners achieve higher yields and greater technical efficiency.

🏛️ Corporate Governance (G)

We operate with integrity and a focus on long-term sustainability:

• Full Traceability: We maintain clear and transparent sourcing practices, allowing us to trace our soyabeans from our farm partners in Tumu straight through to the processing plant.

• Accountability: We adhere to ethical sourcing standards and advocate for strong farmer cooperatives, which enhance collective bargaining power and streamline access to finance and necessary agricultural inputs.

• Data-Driven Farming: We utilize modern digital advisory services and ICT tools to gather data on field performance, input usage, and quality, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement in all our operations.