Njombe Highlands
Irish Potato Value Chain Development – Njombe Highlands
Project Overview:
In the cool highlands of Njombe, FarmFinest is running a comprehensive Irish potato value chain development project. The region’s rich volcanic soil and favorable climate make it ideal for large-scale potato farming.
Project Components:
- Input support: Improved certified seed potatoes, fertilizers, and crop protection.
- Agronomic training through our extension services and digital platform.
- Aggregation and quality control for uniform market-grade potatoes.
- Market development through B2B sales, wholesale traders, and institutional buyers.
Aggregation and Distribution: FarmFinest aggregates the produce through rural collection points and transports it to our distribution hubs for delivery to markets in:
- Dar es Salaam
- Dodoma
- Arusha
- Cross-border outlets
Outcomes:
- Farmers have reported a 40% increase in yield due to better inputs and practices.
- Price volatility has decreased through structured aggregation and contracted buyers.
- Farmers are now part of a predictable and profitable potato value chain.
Long-Term Vision: We aim to scale this model into a replicable framework for potato production across other highland zones in Tanzania, building a year-round supply chain that benefits both producers and consumers.