Alloysius Attah, Co-founder and CEO of Farmerline, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Heifer International, a global non-profit dedicated to ending hunger and poverty across 19 countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas.
The appointment comes as Farmerline, a leading agricultural technology company, continues to expand its impact through digital innovation. Under Attah’s leadership, Farmerline has digitised 2.2 million farmers over the past decade using its Mergdata platform, which was named one of TIME’s 100 Best Inventions in 2019. Most recently, the company’s Darli AI app was recognised in TIME’s Best Innovations of 2024.
Scaling digital innovation in agriculture
Attah welcomed the appointment as an opportunity to further advance digital transformation in agriculture. “Our work has shown how technology can create lasting wealth for farmers and local agribusinesses. This role will allow us to scale these innovations even further,” he stated.
Heifer International’s President and CEO, Surita Sandosham, praised the appointment, highlighting Attah’s alignment with Heifer’s mission. “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,” she said.
Farmerline’s impact under Attah’s leadership
- Digitised 2.2 million farmers worldwide.
- Built partnerships with over 3,000 organisations in 50 countries.
- Developed award-winning digital solutions for agricultural growth.
- Pioneered regenerative farming practices through digital training.
About Farmerline
Founded in 2013, Farmerline is an agricultural technology company focused on improving farmer livelihoods through digital solutions. The company’s Mergdata platform was named one of TIME’s 100 Best Inventions in 2019, and its Darli AI app was recognised in TIME’s Best Innovations of 2024.
About Heifer International
Since 1944, Heifer International has supported over 52 million people worldwide in their fight against hunger and poverty. Operating in 19 countries, the organisation works to strengthen local economies and build sustainable livelihoods for farmers and food producers.
