Tanzania is home to more than 4.5 million smallholder farmers, yet most do not have reliable connections to international buyers. Traditional supply chains often rely on intermediaries, which reduces the value captured by farmers. Tantel Agriculture bypasses these inefficiencies by connecting farmers directly to buyers and offering transparent offtake agreements. This ensures that farmers earn fair prices, stabilizing income and reducing exposure to market volatility. Early results are promising, with some cashew farmers reporting yield improvements of 20 to 30 percent in the first season after gaining access to machinery and training.
Risk is inherent in agriculture, from weather events to crop diseases and global market fluctuations. Tantel Agriculture addresses these challenges by selecting committed farmer partners, providing ongoing oversight, and diversifying across crops and regions. Strict quality standards are embedded throughout production, giving buyers confidence in consistent, high-quality commodities. This hands-on approach also builds trust with farming communities, reinforcing accountability and long-term collaboration.
The company’s strategy extends beyond immediate production gains. By integrating farmers into a structured ecosystem, Tantel Agriculture strengthens Tanzania’s overall agricultural capacity and reputation in global markets. It manages the full value chain from farm inputs to export logistics, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring farmers retain a greater share of the value they create. The focus is on empowering local communities rather than replacing them, combining traditional farming expertise with modern tools, operational support, and access to global markets.
Tantel Agriculture is actively scaling its model across the country, partnering with hundreds of farmers and expanding export volumes of coffee, cashew, sesame, and tropical fruits. By continuing to invest in machinery, training, and international buyer relationships, the company is creating a more ethical, reliable, and sustainable agricultural ecosystem. The impact is tangible: farmers increase yields, secure higher incomes, and reinvest in their families and communities, while global buyers benefit from consistent, high-quality supply. Tantel Agriculture is demonstrating how structured support, technology, and fair market access can transform smallholder farming into a globally competitive and sustainable sector.
