Farmerline, a leading agri-tech company, has announced the appointment of its Co-founder and CEO, Alloysius Attah, to the Board of Directors of Heifer International, a global nonprofit working in 19 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
This appointment reflects Farmerline’s ongoing commitment to advancing digital innovation in agriculture.
Under Attah’s leadership, Farmerline has empowered 2.2 million farmers over the past decade through its Mergdata platform, which was named one of TIME’s 100 Best Inventions in 2019. Most recently, Mergdata’s Darli AI app earned recognition in TIME’s Best Innovations of 2024.
“This appointment represents an opportunity to scale digital innovation in agricultural development further,” said Alloysius Attah, CEO of Farmerline.
“Our work has shown how technology can create lasting wealth for farmers and local agribusinesses.”
Heifer International’s President and CEO, Surita Sandosham, welcomed the appointment: “We are deeply grateful to welcome Alloysius to our Board. His experience and passion for social impact align with Heifer’s vision for a world free of hunger and poverty.”
Key Achievements Under Alloysius Attah’s Leadership:
- Digitised 2.2 million farmers
- Built partnerships with over 3,000 organizations across 50 countries
- Developed award-winning digital solutions for agriculture
- Pioneered regenerative farming practices through digital training
