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Agri-connect Project — Catalyzing Farmer Prosperity in Tanzania’s Highlands

Flying Dream Company played a critical role in the implementation of the BICHOBS project in Iringa and Njombe, focusing on strengthening horticultural value chains, improving farmer profitability, and promoting inclusive agricultural development. As a regional implementing partner, Flying Dream worked closely with local farmer-based organizations (FBOs), cooperatives, youth, and women-led groups to deliver tailored training, facilitate access to finance, and improve structured market participation. Through these efforts, Flying Dream directly supported over 6,000 smallholder farmers across the two regions between 2020 and 2024. One of the most significant achievements was recorded in Kiponzelo ward in Iringa, where Flying Dream supported Kiponzelo ABC to access a TZS 500 million loan package from formal financial institutions. This financing enabled over 220 farmers to invest in inputs, expand avocado production, and improve post-harvest handling. As a result, avocado farm sizes in Iringa grew by 45% over the project period, with average farm sizes rising from 1.21 acres at baseline to 1.76 acres by 2024. Farmers reported increased income, with average annual household earnings from horticulture rising from TZS 1.7 million in 2021 to over TZS 3.8 million in 2024, a 122% increase. Additionally, the proportion of income derived from horticulture rose from 51% to 58%, reflecting a stronger reliance on improved value chains for livelihood. In Njombe, Flying Dream facilitated the development and strengthening of Mdandu Agricultural Business Cluster (ABC), which successfully scaled avocado marketing through cooperative aggregation and direct engagement with bulk buyers. Trade volumes from the group increased to over 200 tons annually, and prices improved from TZS 1,200 per kilogram in 2021 to TZS 1,800 by 2023 due to collective negotiations. Flying Dream’s interventions focused on leadership coaching, post-harvest training, and linking cooperatives to digital platforms for traceability and quality assurance. These improvements contributed to a 151% increase in average avocado farm sizes in Njombe, reaching 2.4 acres per farmer by the endline. Flying Dream’s commitment to financial inclusion and business development services helped increase access to formal financial services among farmers in Iringa and Njombe from below 10% at baseline to over 23% and 24% respectively by 2024. This was achieved through the mobilization of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), partnerships with CRDB and NMB, and delivery of targeted financial literacy training. More than 70% of supported farmers adopted improved production techniques such as mulching, pruning, and organic manure application, while over 60% participated in training programs that enhanced their knowledge in pest management and record-keeping. At the policy and coordination level, Flying Dream contributed to the formation of the Njombe Avocado Platform, a regional multi-stakeholder body that brought together farmers, buyers, and local government to improve seedling quality, promote collective bargaining, and influence horticulture planning within the district. These governance improvements laid the groundwork for long-term sustainability and structured market systems, complementing Flying Dream’s community-level interventions. By building capacity, strengthening cooperatives, and enhancing market access, Flying Dream Company’s interventions under the BICHOBS project helped transform the horticulture sector in Iringa and Njombe into a more inclusive, competitive, and resilient system. The legacy of this work is visible not only in improved farmer incomes and expanded production but also in the institutional foundations that will continue to drive horticulture growth beyond the life of the project.

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Regional Agrifood System — Shape the Future of Agriculture and Nutrition in Tanzania

Flying Dream Company has embarked on a landmark collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to lead a comprehensive regional profiling initiative that will influence the trajectory of agriculture, livestock development, and nutrition across Tanzania. Spanning 12 critical regions Iringa, Njombe, Mbeya, Songwe, Ruvuma, Katavi, Rukwa, Kaskazini Unguja, Kaskazini Pemba, Kusini Unguja, Kusini Pemba, and Mjini Magharibi. This assignment positions Flying Dream at the core of a national effort to build more resilient, inclusive, and data-informed food systems. At the heart of this assignment is a multidimensional approach that goes beyond production statistics. Flying Dream is undertaking in-depth analysis of agricultural and livestock trends, mapping seasonal patterns, identifying production bottlenecks, and capturing the extent of population engagement in these sectors. Special attention is being given to the roles of women and youth often underrepresented yet critical to driving agricultural transformation. Alongside this, the company is conducting a thorough nutrition assessment to evaluate food consumption patterns, household dietary diversity, and gaps in food security, with the aim of generating insights that can inform targeted and impactful interventions. This regional profiling exercise is more than a research task, it is a foundational step toward shaping future agricultural policy, market development, and nutrition planning. By collecting and synthesizing ground-level data across diverse ecological and socioeconomic zones from the highland hubs of production in Iringa, Njombe, and Ruvuma, to the coastal and island communities of Zanzibar and Pemba, Flying Dream is generating a detailed picture of Tanzania’s food and farming systems. These insights will enable policymakers and development partners to make evidence-based decisions that enhance productivity, ensure food and nutrition security, and promote sustainable, climate-resilient farming practices. The expected outcomes of this initiative are far-reaching. They include improved strategic planning based on real-time data, identification of market and production gaps, and the formulation of responsive nutrition policies. The initiative is also set to empower farmers and livestock keepers through better resource allocation and strengthened value chains. By embedding local stakeholder engagement throughout the process, Flying Dream is ensuring that the voices of farming communities are reflected in national strategies. As the lead implementing partner, Flying Dream Company is responsible for end-to-end coordination of data collection, analysis, and stakeholder consultations. This assignment builds on the company’s strong reputation for market facilitation, agribusiness capacity building, and its commitment to advancing farmer-led development. With this role, Flying Dream reaffirms its position as a catalyst for change, bridging the gap between data and action, research and implementation, policy and practice. Through this collaboration with FAO, Flying Dream is not only contributing to shaping the agricultural and nutrition agenda in Tanzania but also setting a precedent for how integrated, evidence-driven approaches can drive inclusive growth. With a vision grounded in sustainability and equity, this initiative signals a more promising future for Tanzania’s farming communities and food systems at large.

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SET Project : Transforming Youth into Agripreneurs

As part of its strong commitment to youth empowerment and agribusiness development, Flying Dream Company Limited partnered with Swisscontact under the Skills for Employment Tanzania (SET) project, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The project aims to create sustainable employment opportunities for young people through practical training, enterprise development, and access to financial and market systems. In Iringa District Council, Flying Dream implemented a comprehensive program targeting over 200 youth aged 15 to 24, equipping them with hands-on skills in commercial, climate-smart, and market-oriented horticultural production. The training focused on six high-potential horticultural crops: African eggplant, cabbage, Irish potatoes, cucumber, beans, and bell peppers. These crops were selected for their market viability and potential to offer year-round income to emerging agripreneurs. As a direct result of the intervention, 170 youth have organized into formalized collective farming businesses, officially recognized by the Iringa District Council. This recognition has made them eligible to access the 10% Youth Development Loan Fund administered by the local government, an important public financing mechanism designed to stimulate youth-led entrepreneurship. In parallel, the youth groups actively engage in Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), which has further enhanced their financial literacy, resilience, and ability to invest in their farming operations. The sustainability of these agribusiness ventures is further supported through strong linkages with key value chain actors, both upstream and downstream. Youth groups now have direct access to high-quality agricultural inputs and services through strategic partnerships with reputable suppliers such as HZPC, East-West Seed, Meru Agro, ETG Input Supply, and leading agrovets including Alpha Agrovet, Kilimo House Agrovet, and Fair Agro. In addition, technology and irrigation firms such as Tone Irrigation and RELLA Company Limited have played an instrumental role in introducing affordable and efficient production technologies that help improve yields and reduce climate-related risks. These youth-led businesses have also successfully established structured market linkages with buyers in Iringa, Dodoma, and Dar es Salaam, enabling them to consistently sell their produce and scale up their agribusiness operations. Through these integrated services, skills training, input access, financial inclusion, and market connectivity, the project has created a practical model for youth employment in agriculture. The SET project in Iringa DC stands as a transformational example of how youth, when supported with the right tools and environment, can lead the way in sustainable agriculture and rural enterprise. Flying Dream Company remains committed to scaling such innovations—bridging skills with opportunity to drive inclusive, youth-led agricultural growth across Tanzania.

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INCLU-CITIES Project: Building Inclusive, Green Urban Economies in Tanzania

As one of the ground implementing partners of the SASA Project under the INCLU-CITIES initiative, funded by the European Union and coordinated by Rikolto, Flying Dream was entrusted with the implementation of the Agribusiness Cluster (ABC) Model in Tanga City. Our assignment centered on improving access to inclusive and sustainable business development services (BDS), enhancing market participation for smallholder farmers, and increasing financial inclusion, with a particular focus on empowering women and youth. Through a participatory and systems-based approach, Flying Dream successfully facilitated the formation and operationalization of five horticultural agribusiness clusters: Pongwe, Kange Mchicha, Amboni, Tongoni, and Tangasisi-Masiwani. These clusters brought together diverse actors including farmers, input providers, processors, traders, financial institutions, and local government representatives, all working collaboratively to unlock the full potential of the horticulture sector. Our team carried out in-depth value chain diagnostics in each cluster and engaged over 60 stakeholders in mapping out bottlenecks, co-designing solutions, and identifying strategic growth opportunities for each locality. This led to the formation of 14 organized and registered farmer business groups, now actively engaged in commercial production and trade. Flying Dream Company played a central role in training and deploying ABC Coaches community-based facilitators trained in negotiation, brokering, business coaching, and stakeholder engagement. These coaches became critical in driving collaboration across the value chain, enabling farmers to connect more efficiently with input suppliers, extension service providers, aggregators, and off-takers. The project supported the establishment of demonstration farms in each cluster, which served as learning hubs for good agricultural practices, sustainable production techniques, and quality improvement. Through continuous coaching and technical support, farmers improved their productivity, reduced post-harvest losses, and aligned production with market standards. One of the defining outcomes of Flying Dream’s work was the successful facilitation of market linkages for crops such as tomato, leafy vegetables, chilli, and watermelon. Farmers began to access new and structured markets in urban Tanga, Bagamoyo, and Zanzibar. Additionally, we championed financial inclusion by strengthening the role of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) within the clusters, offering farmers and especially youth and women, opportunities to access capital for investment in farming operations. Our training in enterprise development, financial literacy, and business planning enabled many of these farmer groups to qualify for loans and engage with local financial institutions with greater confidence and readiness. Flying Dream Company’s implementation of the ABC Model not only strengthened Tanga’s horticulture ecosystem but also created a practical framework for inclusive agribusiness that is scalable and adaptable to other urban centers. We remain deeply committed to advancing green, sustainable, and market-responsive food systems across Tanzania. Through this initiative, Flying Dream has demonstrated how localized innovation, inclusive facilitation, and value chain integration can deliver real, long-term change for smallholder farmers, rural youth, and women-led agribusinesses.

Feb

Green AI Africa Digital Platform is featured on EXPO 2020 Dubai (February 26, 2022)

Expo Dubai 2020 has dedicated 26th February 2022 as the day for Tanzania to promote products and opportunities. TPSF prepared a Business Delegation booklet for showcasing Tanzania businesses to the world at EXPO Dubai 2020. Our Company is featured among business delegates particularly our newest digital platform, Green AI Africa. You can learn more about this project from this booklet. We are open to partnerships if you wish to work with us on developing this project.

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We are working with Simusolar company to support farmers with irrigation facilities (February 22, 2022)

In supporting farmers to practice improved agribusinesses, 224 avocado farmers from Ulembwe ward in Wanging’ombe District, Njombe, were linked with Simusolar Company to showcase the irrigation facilities and conduct pre-survey on farmers’ farms to realize the highest costs estimates for installing the pumps and equipment. Nevertheless, Mr Amir Kachenje, the Icra Agribusiness Model National Trainer acted as a bridge during the negotiation on terms and harnessed opportunities to realize a win-win situation for both sides of value chain actors.

DEC

Youth Saving and Loan Association (TOT) training (December 1, 2021)

The training was delivered to 16 community leaders from the Iringa Municipal and Mufindi District council of the Iringa Region to equip and increase the capacity of youth community leaders to deliver a training session to other groups of youth who belong from their respective areas. The goal is to promote the socio-economic empowerment of youth through the creation of self-managed youth savings and loan associations (YSLAs) and other life skills.

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We have Partnered with IPF Softwares to Develop Green AI Africa Digital Platform Project (November 15, 2021)

Flying Dream has partnered with IPF Softwares to acquire the expertise to develop the Agribusiness Digital Platform which fosters building business relationships among the value chain actors. This platform will give access to information, trade and market linkages, access to finance, and Business Development Services from our Company, Flying Dream.

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Our Team is surveying to validate the Development of the Green AI Africa Digital Platform (November 10, 2021)

Our company is planning to digitize our services, especially for the agribusiness industry to ensure that our services are available in the digital market space. The platform is built considering the human-centred approach whereby our team is deployed to the prospective customers to collect their opinions regarding our idea in order to build a compelling solution there is in the market. This is an important step towards validating our idea before kicking off.

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Training Young Mothers to develop Businesses (October 25, 2021)

We were engaged by Pathfinder International to strengthen the Young Mothers with Livelihood Integration. The objective of this training was to promote, capture and enhance women’s participation in the Enterprises Development by using Opportunities for Youth Employment (OYE) and International Labor Organization (ILO) -Gender and Entrepreneurship Together (GET) Ahead manuals by engaging young mothers at early stages.

OCT

Implementing the iCRA Agribusiness Model to build Business Relationships (October 20, 2021)

Rikolto East Africa consulted our team to implement the iCRA Agribusiness Model for about 5000 farmers from the Njombe region and to work with other trainers from five regions of the Southern Highlands zone of Tanzania. We have been able to form 115 groups that are unified to form at least 23 Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (AMCOS). Nevertheless, we strengthen the Agribusiness Clusters to access BDS and Services that will certainly transform the local agricultural practices into improved agribusinesses. In doing so, we capacitate farmers organized farmer business organizations to own and run cooperative shops, aggregation centres, accessing financial capital, collective production and collective selling of their produce.

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Financial Inclusion for Women Entrepreneurs (August 18, 2020)

Together with WIFO, we managed apprenticeship training and practical attachments under the project Tajirika na Kilimo (TnK). This project is implemented through the collaboration between CARE International, SAGCOT, and VETA. Training of Trainers to 12 Lead farmers from Iringa, Mbeya, Morogoro.