In a significant move to reshape farm-to-fork supply chains, Singapore’s DiMuto has partnered with Indonesia-based GGF to address longstanding transparency issues at the farm level. This collaboration is anchored in technology, harnessing data to empower decision-making and foster sustainability for farmers.

Data-Driven Decision Making

According to DiMuto’s Founder and CEO, Gary Loh, the goal is to create a streamlined loop where critical data points—from cultivation activities to the final sale—are recorded and verified. “Every essential action in the field and each quality decision made at the packhouse will be documented and accessible,” he explained.

Utilizing DiMuto’s Farm App, the firm aims to transition buyers like GGF from outdated pen-and-paper methods to a system that enhances visibility and accuracy at the farm level. “Large buyers often struggle with traditional methods, which hinder their ability to confirm what is being planted and when crops will be ready for harvest,” added Loh.

Optimizing Agricultural Practices

The optimization facilitated by this partnership translates into several key benefits, including reduced wastage, improved pricing certainty, and enhanced sell-through rates. This is particularly relevant for smallholder farmers, who often lack resources and market access.

Benefits to Smallholders

The Farm App serves as a critical tool for smallholder farmers by meticulously recording data on cultivation, harvest, and crop health. Its integration with DiMuto’s Trade Management Solution allows for blockchain-backed traceability and AI-powered quality assessments, ultimately providing operational insights that connect local farmers to global markets.

Moreover, the system plays a crucial role in developing credit profiles for unbanked farmers, thereby enhancing their access to trade financing and financial services. “Our main objective is to ensure that benefits flow directly to smallholder farmers by creating a transparent network that tracks and verifies every item planted and sold,” emphasized Loh.

Future Plans and Objectives

In the coming year, the focus will be on deploying this transformative technology in agricultural fields. The vision is not merely to introduce a new tool but to digitize a substantial network of farmers, thus integrating them with GGF’s supply chain processes effectively.

Empowering Indonesia’s Agriculture Sector

Loh envisions this initiative as a blueprint for modern agriculture in Indonesia. “Indonesia boasts a rich agricultural heritage, yet smallholder farmers often encounter challenges that limit their visibility in the market,” he noted. These issues not only affect market access but also complicate claims around sustainability and restrict financing opportunities.

Ultimately, this partnership aims to build an ecosystem that empowers farmers and enhances operational transparency, fostering a data-driven model that yields economic benefits for both smallholder farmers and the wider agricultural economy in Indonesia.