This platform provides financial services, extension support, and direct market access to African agribusinesses and co-operatives. It streamlines the agricultural supply chain to secure fair produce prices and increase farmer income. Businesses benefit from assured quality, traceability, and flexible payment terms when procuring fresh produce.
Funding
$100K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
African farmers often lack access to fair pricing and efficient market channels, leading to post-harvest losses and reduced income. Inefficiencies in the agricultural supply chain result in food adulteration and quality degradation, while businesses face challenges in sourcing fresh, traceable produce at affordable prices.
Solution
Terralima provides a digital platform connecting verified African farmers and cooperatives directly with food producers, streamlining the agricultural supply chain. The platform aggregates demand from businesses and facilitates on-demand harvesting, ensuring fresh produce is delivered within 24 hours. By offering financial services, extension services, and market access, Terralima aims to increase farmer income and reduce post-harvest losses. The platform also provides traceability and quality assurance, enabling businesses to source directly from local farmers with confidence. Terralima's solution supports cooperatives with tools for farmer management, payment processing, and access to loans and insurance.
Target Audience
Terralima targets African farmers and agricultural cooperatives seeking fair prices, market access, and financial services, as well as food producers and businesses looking for fresh, traceable produce.
Features
- Digital platform connecting farmers, cooperatives, and food producers
- Demand aggregation and on-demand harvesting for efficient supply chain management
- Financial services for cooperatives, including payment processing, loans, and insurance
- Farm CRM for tracking farmer profiles, payments, and engagement
- Traceability features to ensure food safety and quality
- Buy Now, Pay Later options for businesses
- Mobile app for farmers and businesses (coming soon)