Farmz2U

Farmz2u is an agricultural technology company operating in Sub-Saharan Africa's food supply chain, describing itself as a sustainable supply chain partner connecting growers, suppliers and buyers. It runs two platforms: Talon, an e-procurement system for buyers, and Kuju, a farming management system for growers. Talon's stated feature set includes integrated communication, real-time tracking and traceability, third-party integrations, embedded finance, inventory management, supplier management and procurement management.

On the production side, Kuju uses real-time demand data from buyers so growers can match planting to future orders, with the stated aim of reducing farm waste and unproductive seasons. The company says it applies an AI-driven model to increase growers' access to finance, pairs this with tailored insurance products from partners, matches seed selection to the quality requirements of buyer orders, and supports mechanisation through tractors. A third-party directory additionally describes Farmz2u as using artificial intelligence, machine learning and enterprise databases to reduce food waste and improve nutritional management, and a Techstars listing describes it as an infrastructure company helping smallholder farmers operate at commercial scale through access to information and resources.

Business model

Farmz2u positions itself as an intermediary infrastructure layer in the agricultural supply chain, serving three user types that register on its platform: buyers, growers and suppliers. Buyers use the Talon e-procurement platform to source raw, semi-processed and processed agricultural produce directly from growers, while growers use the Kuju farming management platform to plan production against buyer demand. The company also works with aggregators and middlemen, seeking to formalise their role in the chain, and partners with third parties that provide insurance and finance to growers.