The Rijk Zwaan West African Field Days, held on September 9–10, 2025, in Cotonou, Benin, brought together growers, farmers, and agricultural experts to showcase innovative vegetable seed varieties and promote sustainable farming solutions.
Fresh Logistics’ Enterprise Development Managers, Mr. Kelvin Essuman Quansah and Mr. Francis Tettey, attended the event and gained valuable insights into modern agricultural practices that will further strengthen their expertise and improve production outcomes.
Over the two days, participants explored a wide range of seed varieties suitable for both open-field and greenhouse cultivation, including tomatoes, habanero, bell pepper, watermelon, eggplant, lettuce, and cabbage. Experts stressed the importance of seasonality, nutrient requirements, and market demand in ensuring successful production.
The sessions provided participants with practical knowledge to make data-driven decisions that can improve crop yields, enhance quality, and align production with market needs.
For the Fresh Logistics team, the event offered more than just exposure to new varieties. It was an opportunity to learn how innovative seed technologies and sustainable agricultural practices can optimize production processes, reduce costs, and boost profitability. The gathering also created space for networking and collaboration.
Fresh Logistics is a subsidiary of leading agribusiness firm, Agri-Impact Group, and focuses on fresh vegetable production, packaging and marketing.
Mr. Kelvin Essuman Quansah and Mr. Francis Tettey expressed appreciation to the management of Agri-Impact Group for nominating them to be part of such an enriching experience and for providing them opportunity to engage with leading experts in the agricultural sector.
Rijk Zwaan, global leader in vegetable breeding with a strong presence in over 100 countries, is known for developing high-quality, resilient, and market-driven seed varieties that empower farmers to achieve higher yields while promoting sustainable food systems.
