About

Umar Farouk Alhassan is an agribusiness professional based in Tamale, Ghana, with experience in agricultural operations, seed systems, farmer engagement, and smallholder value chain development. Most recently, he served as Operations Manager at Complete Farmer, leading regional field operations, quality control, compliance, and stakeholder coordination. Before that, as Northern Regional Agricultural Development Officer with the Grains and Legumes Development Board, he oversaw arable crop production and the multiplication and distribution of foundation seed for cereals, legumes, and vegetables. His earlier work with the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate covered seed field inspections, seed certification, phytosanitary certification, and laboratory testing for seed purity, moisture, and germination. In 2024, he led a GIZ-funded project in Northern Ghana on reducing post-harvest losses in grain and pulse value chains. He holds a BSc and an MPhil in Agribusiness from the University for Development Studies, with MPhil research on soybean threshing methods and their effect on the profitability of certified seed growers in Northern Ghana.