An alternative crop management ecosystem
Tarka is our innovative agri-fintech platform, conceptualised to democratise farming by making agri-investing simpler.
The platform
Full-stack technology for agri-operations and investments.
Access to invest in agriculture projects for investors of many kinds, with the underlying crop managed through partners who work directly with farmers.
Because capital cannot see the field
Tarka creates access to invest in agriculture projects for investors of many kinds — funds, fund of funds, family offices, multilateral agencies and retail investors.
Through partners on the ground
The underlying function of managing the crops is performed by implementation partners and aggregators, who work directly with farmers and supplier-companies.
Starting in 2026
A pilot project in 2026 with three well-grounded crops — cotton, soya and rice — increasing the offering to over 100 diverse crops across 12+ countries in the next five to eight years.
Built on data
AI and machine learning, applied where the yield is.
Financial services and solutions driven by analytics and models — increasing yield and optimising operations with machine learning and farm management tools.
- Yield and risk models that price an asset class by crop and geography before capital is committed.
- Farm management tools that put agronomic supervision in the hands of implementation partners.
- Traceability and provenance tracking so markets get assured supply and reduced anomalies.
- Operational analytics that convert every season into better inputs for the next one.
Asset class model
Cotton · West Africa
Crop cycle length180 days
Data points per plot40+
Target yield upliftUp to 2×
TraceabilityField to buyer
Illustrative structure of a single asset class. Figures vary by crop and geography.
For stakeholders
Delivering value for everyone in the chain.
Investors
Create impact while making profits.
- Returns targeted upwards of 12% per year
- Access to a new, uncorrelated asset class
- A direct, measurable contribution to the SDGs
Farmers
Quality inputs and supervision.
- Consistent, assured market access
- Increased incomes — targeting 2× in five years
- Agronomic supervision through the season
Markets
Assured supply and traceability.
- Reduced anomalies across the supply chain
- Traceability and provenance tracking
- Predictable volumes at predictable quality
Governments
Employment and food security.
- Employment creation across the value chain
- Food and nutritional security
- Climate-safe agricultural practice
Crops & markets
15+ crops. 10+ countries. One ecosystem.
Each asset class is a special investment vehicle based on a specific crop and a specific geography.
Countries of operation: India, Benin, Zambia, Kenya, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Togo and Ivory Coast, with Ghana, Cameroon and Tanzania in the expansion path.
RiceMaizeCassavaSoybeanTurmericCottonOil PalmChilliRed GramOnionTomatoMilletsLivestockSpicesVegetables
Pilot crops for 2026: cotton, soya and rice.
Questions
What people ask us first.
Who can invest through Tarka?
Tarka creates access to invest in agriculture projects for investors of many kinds — funds, fund of funds, family offices, multilateral agencies and retail investors.
What exactly is an asset class on Tarka?
Tarka’s asset classes are special investment vehicles based on specific crops and geographies. Operations start in 2026 with 10 well-grounded asset classes, growing to over 100 across 20+ countries within five to eight years.
Who manages the farming?
The underlying function of managing the asset classes is performed by implementation partners and aggregators, who work directly with farmers and supplier-companies.
What return is targeted?
Tarka targets returns upwards of 12% per year for investors, alongside a measurable contribution to the SDGs. This is a management target from the September 2026 investment teaser, not a guarantee of performance.
What does a farmer get out of it?
Quality inputs and agronomic supervision, consistent market access, and increased incomes — targeting a doubling of income within five years.