Feeding the Nation from the North

Managing the Upper East Region’s vital water resources for sustainable agriculture.

Bumper Harvests All Year Round

Supporting rice and tomato production through efficient irrigation.

Empowering Local Farmers

Creating livelihoods and economic growth for over 4,000 smallholders.

2,490+

Hectares Developed

4,000+

Smallholder Farmers

2

Major Dams (Tono & Vea)

40+

Years of Operation

About ICOUR

ICOUR Ltd is a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) dedicated to promoting food crop production through organized irrigation schemes. We manage the Tono and Vea irrigation dams, transforming the arid potential of the Upper East Region into a year-round agricultural hub.

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Our Core Services

Water Management

Equitable distribution of irrigation water for year-round farming.

Land Allocation

Managing irrigable land for smallholders and agribusinesses.

Mechanization

Provision of tractors and harvesters for efficient farming.

Agronomy Support

Expert technical advice to maximize crop yields.

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Tono Rice

Premium, long-grain rice feeding Ghanaian families. Our locally grown rice rivals imported varieties in quality and taste, supporting national food security goals.

Navrongo Tomatoes

Juicy, high-yield varieties powering the local canning industry. Tono tomatoes are renowned for their rich flavor and are a staple in markets across the country.

Pepper & Soybeans

Diversified cash crops for economic resilience. Farmers are diversifying into high-value peppers and protein-rich soybeans to maximize income.

The Engineering Marvel

Explore the Tono Irrigation infrastructure.

Tono Irrigation Scheme Map
Main Reservoir Dam
Capacity to hold millions of cubic meters of water.
Main Canal
42km concrete-lined infrastructure ensuring 95% efficiency.
Lateral Canals
Distributing water to farm blocks.

Voices from the Field

Local Farmer ►

The Farmer

"How Tono changed my dry-season income."

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Partner ►

The Partner

Sustainability in Northern Agriculture.

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Engineer ►

The Engineer

Explaining the water management system.

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Our Partners

Ready to Invest in Northern Ghana’s Green Revolution?

We offer land, water security, and technical support for commercial agribusinesses and Public-Private Partnerships.

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