What we do
Farm Inputs
At Farmtorch, we understand that effective farming often starts with the basics: quality seeds, fertilisers and other crop protection supplies. Our commitment is to provide smallholder farmers with high-quality seed varieties tailored to local climates, ensuring better yields and enhanced resilience to weather extremes, pests, and diseases. In addition to seeds, we supply premium fertilizers and advocate for microdosing techniques to maximize efficiency. Our comprehensive support extends throughout the planting cycle, including the provision of essential farming tools and harvest products.
Agronomic Trainings
Effective farming extends beyond quality supplies; it relies heavily on knowledge and skilful techniques. We recognize that mastering agricultural practices is crucial for maximizing yields and maintaining soil health. Our dedicated team delivers tailored training to farmers focusing on practical skills like farm planning, seed spacing, fertilizer application, disease and pest management and control, while also emphasizing long-term strategies for soil health and climate resilience. Our approach ensures that farmers not only succeed in the current growing cycle but also build sustainable practices for future harvests.
Growing trees
We don’t just support farmers to plant trees but rather grow trees by nurture them to maturity and gain from them. Trees provide a vital pathway to additional income, nutritional boost from fruit trees and environmental sustainability for smallholder farmers. Our approach emphasizes the importance of selecting tree species that match local conditions, farmer preferences, and environmental factors.
Financing
Achieving success in farming requires not only dedication and expertise but also access to crucial financial resources to turn vision into reality. We understand that smallholder farmers often need financial support to invest in their agricultural future that is hard to access from mainstream Financial Institutions. We provide credit for essential farm inputs, which are procured and delivered directly to farmers. This affordable and flexible financing where repayment is tailored to the harvest cycles.
Digital Inclusion
In an era where technology is rapidly advancing, digital inclusion is vital for empowering smallholder farmers. We bridge the digital divide by integrating innovative solutions that enhance farmers' lives and operations. Our approach integrates mobile technology to streamline service sign-ups and loan repayments. Through USSD technology, we provide vital farming and market information directly to farmers’ basic mobile phones, ensuring that even those without advanced devices can benefit from our services.
Market Linkages
Establishing robust market linkages is essential for smallholder farmers to secure fair prices and access broader markets for their produce. We build and maintain relationships with a network of buyers, cooperatives, and agro-dealers to create stable and accessible markets for our farmers' produce and provide farmers with valuable market insights and pricing information through digital platforms, enabling them to make informed decisions and plan their sales effectively. We support farmers in meeting market standards by offering training and resources on quality control and post-harvest handling, ensuring their produce meets the expectations of buyers and streamline the logistics of transporting produce from farms to markets, reducing barriers and ensuring that farmers can efficiently reach their buyers.