Africa’s organic farming sector is rapidly expanding, driven by entrepreneurs transforming agriculture through sustainable, eco-friendly practices.
These founders are improving food security, empowering communities, and promoting environmentally responsible farming across the continent.
— Marion Atieno Moon (Kenya): Founder of Wanda Organic, Moon distributes bio-organic fertilizers that enhance soil health and boost crop yields, enabling farmers across Kenya to adopt sustainable farming practices.
— Lydia Merrouche (Algeria): Founder of FOSSOUL, Merrouche produces seasonal fruits and vegetables using eco-responsible methods, introducing environmentally friendly practices to the Algerian agricultural sector.
— Roland Fomundam (Cameroon): Founder of GreenHouse Ventures, Fomundam integrates technology with organic farming, providing innovative solutions that increase profitability and sustainability for African farmers.
— Farmer Tantoh (Cameroon): Founder of the Save Your Future Association (SYFA), Tantoh champions agroforestry, soil restoration, and sustainable farming practices, improving agricultural resilience in local communities.
— Sabine Lydia Müller (Mozambique): Founder of Tchambalakate Comércio e Serviços, Müller implements regenerative organic agriculture and agroforestry techniques, enhancing food system resilience and promoting long-term environmental sustainability.
These entrepreneurs demonstrate how leadership and innovation can transform agriculture into a sustainable, profitable, and environmentally responsible sector, strengthening communities and ecosystems across Africa.
This ranking focuses on founders actively leading organic farming ventures that deliver measurable environmental, social, or economic impact.
Selection considered the entrepreneur’s leadership, innovation, scalability of projects, and contribution to sustainable agriculture. All information was verified through company announcements, credible media coverage, and industry reports as of September 2025.
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