Empowering Zimbabwean smallholder farmers with data-driven tools to plan better harvests, access fair market prices, and connect directly with buyers.
Our Mission
Tariro Connect exists to empower Zimbabwean smallholder farmers with the data and tools they need to make informed decisions about their crops. We believe every farmer deserves access to accurate harvest estimates, fair market prices, and reliable buyers — regardless of farm size or location.
The Problem We Solve
Smallholder farmers produce over 70% of Zimbabwe's crops, yet they often lack access to the information and market connections that larger commercial operations take for granted. This leads to:
Planting decisions made without reliable yield data for their specific region and conditions.
Unfair prices due to limited visibility into current market rates and buyer options.
Limited access to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) and other formal buyers.
No way to track plantings, deliveries, and payments in one place.
How It Works
Tariro Connect brings together data, technology, and market access in a simple platform designed for farmers:
Plan: Enter your crop details and get harvest estimates tailored to your district using local data and climate patterns.
Track: Monitor your plantings from seed to harvest with updated estimates as conditions change throughout the season.
Connect: Deliver your crops to GMB depots and other buyers directly through the platform with transparent pricing.
Get Paid: Track your deliveries and payment status, with a clear record of every transaction.
Our Technology
We combine multiple data sources and modern technology to provide the most accurate estimates possible:
Machine Learning Predictions: Our models are trained on historical farming data from across Zimbabwe to generate yield estimates specific to your crop, variety, and location.
NASA Satellite Data: We integrate NASA POWER climate data including rainfall, temperature, and solar radiation to factor real weather conditions into every estimate.
Live Market Prices: We pull prices from the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX) and AMA bulletins to show you current market rates for your crops.
Local Benchmarks: District-level yield benchmarks based on historical data from Zimbabwe's agricultural regions ensure estimates reflect local growing conditions.
Our Impact
Tariro Connect is helping transform how smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe plan and sell their harvests:
Farmers across multiple provinces are using the platform to make data-informed planting decisions.
Harvest estimates help farmers choose the right crops and varieties for their specific district and conditions.
Live market pricing ensures farmers know the fair value of their crops before committing to a buyer.
A growing community of farmers and buyers are building more transparent and fair agricultural markets.
Contact Us
We would love to hear from you. Whether you are a farmer looking to join the platform, a buyer interested in sourcing crops, or a partner organisation, reach out to us at shoniwa@taziva.dev.