Farm.io's modular greenhouses are designed to withstand Ghana's diverse climate conditions. Built from recycled yet durable materials, she says the structures last over 15 years and protect crops from heat stress, erratic rainfall, and pests.
"In open farming, yields are highly vulnerable to erratic rainfall, pests, and heat stress," Adazabra explains. "With greenhouses, farmers can grow year-round in controlled environments, optimise water use, reduce pest pressure, and increase productivity up to five times compared to open fields."
She adds that each unit comes with drip irrigation for efficient water use, ventilation controls for temperature and humidity management, and protective mesh to minimise pest entry. Newer models include digital sensors connected to Farm.io's USSD platform, allowing farmers to monitor conditions and receive tailored advice. Recognising that commercial greenhouse systems can be expensive, Farm.io designed modular houses using locally sourced materials. Depending on size, a Farm.io greenhouse starts at around $500 for compact backyard models and scales up to community structures costing a few thousand dollars.
Adazabra says that so far, Farm.io has built and deployed over 200 modular greenhouses across Ghana, from backyard kits for urban growers to larger commercial units for cooperatives. The company has completed more than 100 projects, with most users reporting steady yields throughout the year.
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