At FarmFinest, our Commodity Trading division serves as the backbone of our mission to link Tanzanian farmers with premium local, regional, and global markets. We source, process, and distribute a diverse range of agricultural commodities with a focus on quality, traceability, and farmer empowerment.
We work directly with smallholder farmers, cooperative unions, and contract growers to ensure that every product traded through our network meets rigorous standards, benefits rural communities, and satisfies the evolving needs of buyers across the globe.
Model: We engage in structured aggregation models with smallholder farmers and cooperatives to ensure quality, consistency, and market-driven production of maize and rice.
Processes: We handle drying, sorting, grading, milling, and conversion into multiple value-added forms including animal feed and briquette charcoal.
Facilities: Our warehousing, milling plants, and clean energy production units are located in Sumbawanga and Arusha, strategically placed for both sourcing and dispatch.
Target Markets: Our grains and products serve institutional buyers, millers, processors, clean energy users, and cross-border traders across EAC and SADC.
Impact: Farmers benefit from up to 45% increased earnings, reduced post-harvest losses, and greater resilience through diversified income sources.
Goal: To redefine grain value chains through innovation, ensuring fair farmer incomes and reliable food and energy supplies for Africa and beyond.
Model: We use a contract-based sourcing model that partners with organized farmer groups, enabling consistent quality and guaranteed offtake.
Processes: Post-harvest handling includes sorting, cleaning, grading, and bagging for both bulk and export-ready formats.
Facilities: Legume cleaning and storage facilities in Mbeya and Kahama support aggregation and export operations.
Target Markets: We supply local processors, institutional feeding programs, and export clients in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Impact: Our model enhances farmer stability, promotes crop diversification, and positions legumes as profitable, nutrition-rich crops.
Goal: To make Tanzanian legumes a staple in both local food systems and international high-protein diets.
Model: We combine controlled farming with community sourcing networks to maintain strict quality control from field to market.
Processes: Our operations cover pre- and post-harvest training, cold chain handling, sorting, and export-compliant packaging.
Facilities: A dedicated cold storage and packing hub in Mafinga handles our avocado and chilli exports, with regional logistics support.
Target Markets: We serve global markets for export crops (Europe, GCC) and regional demand (East Africa) for fresh vegetables.
Impact: Farmers access premium international markets, post-harvest losses are minimized, and Tanzanian produce gains global recognition.
Goal: To elevate Tanzania as a leader in export-quality horticulture, while ensuring local access to the same fresh, high-standard produce.
Model: We work through cooperative unions and organized farmer associations to drive volume-based procurement and value retention.
Processes: Our value chain includes drying, grading, bagging, documentation, and bulk export preparation for high-demand markets.
Facilities: We operate regional aggregation points and export-ready storage in southern and coastal zones.
Target Markets: Cash crops are exported to re-export hubs including the UAE, Hong Kong, and India, with some reserved for domestic niche buyers.
Impact: Farmers move up the value chain as direct suppliers to global markets, while benefiting from capacity-building and traceability systems.
Goal: To position Tanzanian cash crops competitively on global shelves and unlock full producer value through ethical, efficient trade.
Model: We employ a contract farming model with smallholder networks to ensure consistent volume and quality, tailored to global spice standards.
Processes: Post-harvest drying, cleaning, grading, and export packing are aligned with EU organic and food safety certifications.
Facilities: Our spice infrastructure includes solar dryers, grading stations, and certified export packaging units.
Target Markets: EU-certified spice buyers, organic distributors in North America, and premium local spice retailers.
Impact: Farmers gain access to high-value organic markets, improve cultivation practices, and increase revenue through traceable sourcing.
Goal: To make Tanzanian spices world-renowned for purity, sustainability, and traceability — while empowering rural spice-growing communities.
Farmer-Centric Approach: We build long-term relationships with producers to ensure sustainability and shared value.
End-to-End Control: From the field to the final buyer, FarmFinest controls sourcing, processing, and logistics.
Certified Quality: Our operations meet international standards for food safety, quality assurance, and sustainability.
FarmFinest is not just trading commodities — we are building inclusive, profitable, and transparent agricultural value chains that benefit farmers and satisfy modern markets.