EUDR Compliance
Supply Chains Without Deforestation
From fonio in Guinea to organic soy in Ghana, we are building fully traceable, deforestation-free agriculture across West Africa — designed to meet the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) while supporting resilient farming communities.
Our Commitment:
Farming Without Forest Loss
At Terra, sustainability means more than promises — it means proof. We partner directly with farmers in West Africa to create agricultural supply chains that are 100% deforestation-free, fully traceable, and auditable. By geolocating farms, verifying land use history, and recording data crop by crop, we provide transparency and accountability at every step.
Fast Facts:
- No deforestation since December 31, 2020
- GPS coordinates for every farm
- Full traceability records per grower
- EUDR-compliant by design
- Over 1,200 farmers supported as of 2024 (with programs expanding in Ghana)
Why This Matters:
Preparing for the EU's New Rules on Deforestation
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which entered into force in 2023, requires companies to prove that products such as soy, cocoa, coffee, and palm oil are not linked to deforestation or forest degradation. Beginning in 2026, all companies placing these products on the EU market must:
EUDR Requirements:
- Provide farm-level GPS coordinates
- Prove no deforestation has occurred after December 31, 2020
- Submit a due diligence statement for each product
For many suppliers, these requirements are a challenge. For Terra, they’re already our standard. We designed our systems to meet these expectations years before the law existed. In 2024, we also received Fair Trade Certification for fonio farmer cooperatives in Guinea — further validating practices we’ve applied across all our supply chains.
Where We Work
Strengthening Supply Chains in West Africa
Guinea: Fonio & Soybeans
What began as a fonio initiative has grown into the first deforestation-free, certified organic soybean supply chain in Guinea. Every farm is geolocated, mapped, and verified against deforestation data, creating a model for what compliance should look like.
Ghana: Scaling Organic Soy
In Ghana, we are expanding with our partner LyonAgro, who bring advanced traceability systems and efficient logistics. Together, we are building a next-generation model for scalable, transparent agriculture.
How We Do It
Practical Traceability, Verified By Data
Geolocation Mapping
- Polygon boundaries for farms larger than 4 hectares
- Integrated GIS verification
Deforestation Monitoring
- Cross-checked against satellite data
- Verified compliance with EUDR cut-off dates
Digital Traceability System
- Centralized farm-by-farm records
- Production tracked per grower
- Auditable, transparent reporting
Impact at Origin
Keeping Value With Famers
By working directly with farmers and avoiding layers of middlemen, we keep value at origin and build stronger, more resilient farming communities. Our traceability tools don’t just prove compliance — they also allow us to measure progress farm by farm, season by season.
Measured Impact from Our Work in Guinea:
- Average farmer income increased by up to 30% through guaranteed purchasing and fair pricing.
- Over 1,200 smallholder farmers trained in sustainable practices, including soil fertility and organic certification.
- At least 50% of the participating farmers in our sponsored co-op are women, reflecting our commitment to inclusive agricultural development
- New farmer cooperatives established, such as the one led by Maimouna Diallo in Fouta Djallon, which is expanding women’s leadership in agriculture
Carbon & Land Impact:
- Terra-supported fonio and soy farms in Guinea are all verified as free from deforestation since 2020
- Transition to organic soy reduces reliance on chemical inputs, lowering long-term carbon and soil degradation risks
The perfect example of this is our partnership with Maimouna Diallo, a female entrepreneur from the Fouta Djallon region of Guinea. She is spearheading the revival of Guinea’s fonio sector, expanding women’s involvement in farming, and upholding Terra’s rigorous supply chain standards — helping shift both economic and cultural dynamics in her community.
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A Model for Responsible Sourcing
Whether you are a buyer seeking EUDR-compliant sourcing, a brand looking to tell a true sustainability story, or a policymaker evaluating agricultural standards, Terra offers a model built for both today’s requirements and tomorrow’s expectations.