What we do

Six things, one system

Farming, processing, training and enterprise — designed to work together rather than sit side by side.

01 — Climate-smart agriculture

We promote farming that improves productivity and protects the land

We promote agricultural practices that improve productivity while protecting natural resources and strengthening resilience to climate change.

  • Vegetable production
  • High value crops
  • Fruit-tree development
  • Irrigated agriculture
  • Soil and water conservation
  • Sustainable land management
  • Agroforestry
  • Climate-resilient farming practices
Climate-smart agriculture at MontAche
Green innovation at MontAche
02 — Green innovation

Practical innovation, built around real problems

MontAche explores practical innovations that solve agricultural, environmental and community challenges.

  • Renewable energy solutions
  • Solar-powered agriculture
  • Smart irrigation
  • Water harvesting
  • Waste-to-value solutions
  • Sustainable packaging
  • Agricultural technology
  • Digital farming tools
  • Circular economy solutions
  • Climate adaptation technologies

Innovation does not always have to be complicated. The best innovation is often the one that solves a real problem for real people.

03 — Youth & women's empowerment

From dependency to opportunity, and from opportunity to enterprise

Young people and women are at the centre of our work. MontAche creates pathways for them to participate in:

  • Agriculture
  • Agribusiness
  • Green entrepreneurship
  • Technology
  • Skills development
  • Innovation
  • Agro-processing
  • Leadership
  • Community development
Women working in agriculture in the Volta Region
55%
Of all hub jobs to be held by women
Agribusiness development at MontAche
04 — Agribusiness & entrepreneurship

Agriculture becomes more sustainable when farmers can build businesses around it

MontAche supports emerging entrepreneurs through:

  • Entrepreneurship training
  • Agribusiness development
  • Business planning
  • Market linkages
  • Product development
  • Mentorship
  • Innovation challenges
  • Incubation opportunities
  • Digital business tools
05 — Training & capacity building

Learning by doing, on real crops and real equipment

Our hub provides practical learning spaces where farmers, entrepreneurs, students, young people and community members can learn by doing. Training areas include:

  • Climate-smart agriculture
  • Agribusiness
  • Green entrepreneurship
  • Digital skills
  • Agro-processing
  • Innovation and design thinking
  • Financial literacy
  • Leadership
  • Gender, equity and inclusion
  • Environmental sustainability
MontAche hub masterplan
1,200
Young people to be trained and certified
Processing zone at MontAche
40%
Target reduction in post-harvest losses
06 — Agro-processing & value addition

Produce locally. Process locally. Create value locally.

We want to move beyond producing raw agricultural products. MontAche will process, package and add value to locally produced commodities. Potential areas include:

  • Food processing
  • Fruit processing
  • Vegetable processing
  • Coconut products
  • Maize-based products
  • Ginger products
  • Natural and sustainable products
  • Agricultural waste utilisation
Our innovation areas

A portfolio built around community needs

MontAche is developing green innovations designed around practical needs rather than technology for its own sake.

Smart Agriculture

Technology, data and improved methods to increase productivity and efficiency.

Renewable Energy

Solar-powered irrigation, equipment and other clean-energy applications.

Water Innovation

Sustainable irrigation, water harvesting and efficient water use.

Circular Economy

Turning agricultural and community waste into useful products and income.

Green Construction

Environmentally responsible materials and approaches for future infrastructure.

Digital Agriculture

Digital tools for farm management, market access and knowledge sharing.

Sustainable Livelihoods

Business models that connect agriculture, skills, innovation and employment.

See the plans on the ground

How the farm and the wider hub are being built, phase by phase.

The farm & future hub 

Work with us on any one of these

Partners can support a single programme or the whole system — funding, technical assistance, research, equipment or market access.