I’m Kelechi Amadi, co-founder of Smallholdr. For almost 10 years, I’ve designed and implemented first-mile data collection and traceability solutions across multiple countries, working directly with field teams in low-connectivity environments.

I’ve helped smallholder supply chains, sourcing schemes and impact programmes move from pen-and-paper and guesswork to fully digital, transparent, and traceable operations. I’ve worked on programmes reaching multi-million farmer and beneficiary scale, and I’ve seen first-hand what works, what breaks, and what quietly kills data quality when you try to scale.

This scorecard is built from that experience. It’s the practical diagnostic I wish every programme had before scaling, switching tools, or heading into audit season.

Behind it is the Smallholdr team. We build and deliver a trusted first-mile data collection platform used by leading organic sourcing companies, major NGOs, and government organisations. Our mission is simple: Help digitise sourcing schemes globally, unlock more value in the crops farmers produce, and ultimately improve livelihoods through better transparency and traceability.

First-Mile Field Data Performance Scorecard

Benchmark your field data collection operation against best practice, spot the bottlenecks, and tackle the top 3 high-impact areas first.

A quick assessment to improve field-team productivity and data quality.