About us
Great Food Comes First
About CornGro
From Research to Farmers' Fields
Our Story
CornGro Limited was founded in 2023 by a team of visionary plant breeders driven by a shared commitment to transform African agriculture through innovation. United by a simple but powerful philosophy - “from research to farmers’ fields” - CornGro bridges the gap between cutting-edge scientific discovery and the practical needs of smallholder and commercial farmers. Our goal is to ensure that every farmer has access to high-yielding, resilient and locally adapted seed varieties developed through rigorous research and field testing. By combining science, innovation, and partnerships, we aim to deliver seed solutions that empower farmers to achieve higher productivity, profitability and sustainability.
Our Vision
To be a leading seed company in Africa, providing innovative, high-quality and reliable seed solutions that drive agricultural transformation and food security.
Mission
To empower farmers with superior, research-based seed varieties that increase productivity and profitability, enhance resilience to climate challenges and improve livelihoods through sustainable agriculture.
Our Philosophy
“from a researcher’s hands to farmers’ fields”
This guiding principle shapes everything we do. We don’t just develop seeds in isolation; we develop them in dialogue with the farmers who will plant them. Our process involves:
Collaborative Research
Working directly with farming communities to understand local challenges
Adaptive Breeding
Developing varieties specifically suited to diverse African agro-ecological zones
Ecosystem Partnership
Building networks that connect farmers, researchers and markets
Rigorous Testing
Conducting multi-location trials to ensure performance under real conditions
Continuous Feedback
Creating channels for farmer input to inform future research
Knowledge Co-creation
Valuing traditional farming wisdom alongside scientific innovation
Listening to the Land, Responding with Science
We believe the best agricultural solutions emerge from understanding local ecosystems. We then apply scientific innovation to address these specific, localized needs—creating seeds that work with Africa’s diverse environments, not against them.
Our Core Values
