About AgriConnect
AgriConnect is an innovative digital platform designed to modernise agricultural trade in the Caribbean by integrating financial technology (FinTech) solutions. Developed by Public Good Studio and supported by the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), this agritech initiative connects smallholder farmers with commercial buyers. It forms part of a collaborative effort involving the Trinidad and Tobago International Financial Centre (TTIFC), the National Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation (NAMDEVCO), and the UNCDF, with a focus on utilising FinTech to create market-relevant solutions.
In the Caribbean, only 25% of agricultural trade occurs within the region, compared to 60% in the European Union.[1] Many farmers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) remain financially underserved, with limited access to digital financial tools and services. AgriConnect addresses these challenges by providing a seamless, secure, and efficient trading ecosystem. The platform is exclusively available to farmers and commercial buyers registered with NAMDEVCO. Commercial buyers can contact NAMDEVCO’s Marketing Department for more information, while farmers can sign up directly at farmers.agriconnect.online.
Key Features & Benefits
- Digital Market Access – Farmers list their produce with real-time pricing, directly connecting with buyers regionally.
- Secure Cashless Payments – Buyers can complete transactions digitally via bank transfers, with plans to introduce digital wallets and stablecoin payments.
- Transparent Pricing – Integrated with NAMDEVCO’s daily market data, ensuring fair trade and reducing price volatility.
- Logistics and Delivery Coordination – Farmers can deliver to NAMDEVCO’s packing house.
- Financial Security – Payments are held in escrow and only released upon buyer confirmation, building trust in transactions.
- Enhanced Financial Inclusion – AgriConnect will empower farmers and MSMEs with access to banking, digital payments, and credit facilities, driving financial inclusion and economic growth.
Our Partners’ Role
AgriConnect is a collaborative effort among key stakeholders driving innovation in agricultural trade:
- TTIFC: Leads the adoption of FinTech solutions locally, supporting the transition from cash-based transactions to digital payments while coordinating project implementation.
- UNCDF: Provides funding and technical expertise to align initiatives with global financial inclusion objectives.
- Public Good Studio: Develops and maintains the technology powering AgriConnect, ensuring an efficient user experience.
- NAMDEVCO: Enhances market efficiency by creating an environment conducive to the efficient marketing of agricultural produce and food products
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[1] CARICOM Thematic Group Technical Brief, 2018