Agriculture Platform

The Touchstone Agriculture Platform, developed by 點炻金控 (Touchstone Capital Group), is a global agri-investment and smart agriculture enablement platform. It connects capital, technology, and sustainable farming practices to drive food security, agro-industrialization, and export-driven rural development across emerging markets.

Vision

To build resilient, scalable, and inclusive agricultural ecosystems that empower producers, attract investment, and ensure sustainable food and resource security for the future.

Core Pillars

Agri-Investment Structuring: Financing scalable farming, agri-processing, and agro-logistics projects via blended capital models.
Digital Smart Farming: Integrating IoT, satellite imaging, and AI analytics into farm management for precision agriculture.
Agro-Industrial Zones: Supporting the development of integrated agri-hubs that combine farming, processing, storage, and export readiness.
Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Promoting regenerative, drought-resistant, and low-carbon farming practices.
Market Access & Trade Facilitation: Connecting farmers and processors with domestic and international buyers through digital trade gateways.

Key Platform Features

Farm Management System (FMS): Real-time data on crop performance, weather, inputs, yields, and disease/pest alerts.
Digital Agribank: Platform for agri-loans, input financing, and crop insurance using remote sensing and alternative credit scoring.
AgriTrace: Blockchain-based product traceability for export-quality compliance and ESG tracking.
Climate Mapping & Advisory: Risk and yield modeling using satellite data to guide planting and investment decisions.
Smart Storage & Cold Chain Tools: Integrates post-harvest infrastructure to reduce loss and extend shelf life.

Touchstone IP & Risk Mitigation

Land & Title Risk Structuring: Legal structuring of land use agreements and cooperative models under local and international norms.
Supply Chain Transparency: Blockchain-based traceability ensures clean sourcing, organic certification, and trade documentation.
Weather & Climate Risk Tools: Parametric insurance and yield protection mechanisms embedded into the digital platform.
Data & Infrastructure Security: End-to-end encryption and audit trails for sensitive farm, trade, and financing data.
Compliance & ESG Safeguards: Platform ensures alignment with global food safety standards, Fair Trade practices, and SDG targets.

Strategic Advantages

Access to Capital & Markets: Touchstone links farmers and agri-processors to tailored financing and global offtakers.
Technology-Driven Optimization: Maximizes yields and lowers risk through precision tools, analytics, and automation.
End-to-End Value Chain Coverage: From land development and crop cultivation to export documentation and logistics.
ESG & Impact Focus: Designed to promote gender inclusion, smallholder empowerment, and climate-smart agriculture.

Target Participants

Large-Scale & Smallholder Farmers (via Co-ops)
Agribusiness Firms and Food Processors
Institutional Investors, DFIs, and Impact Funds
Government Ministries (Agriculture, Trade, Environment)
Input Suppliers, AgTech Providers, and Export Buyers