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About VIEM

Visionary Innovation for Environmental Management

A modern agribusiness committed to a smarter, more regenerative agricultural ecosystem in Timor-Leste — combining technology, modern cultivation and circular practice.

Who we are

Smarter farming that regenerates as it grows

We combine smart farming technology, modern cultivation systems and regenerative practice to improve productivity while making better use of natural resources.

At the heart of our approach is circular agriculture — transforming organic waste and agricultural by-products into valuable resources, including animal feed, to reduce waste, improve efficiency and create a more sustainable farming cycle.

Our vision

To become a leading modern and regenerative agribusiness, creating a productive, circular and sustainable agricultural ecosystem for Timor-Leste.

Our focus

  • Integrating technology and data to improve farming efficiency and productivity.
  • Transforming organic waste and by-products into valuable resources, including animal feed.
Connected VIEM farm with solar panel, sensor box, hydroponic racks and a tablet showing the VIEM dashboard

Why VIEM?

Four commitments behind every unit

  • Smart & efficient farming

    Modern methods, technology and data-driven practice improve productivity, efficiency and consistency across our operations.

  • Regenerative agriculture

    Practices that restore resources, improve long-term productivity and build a healthier, more resilient agricultural ecosystem.

  • Circular agriculture

    Organic waste and by-products become valuable resources, including animal feed — reducing waste and maximising efficiency.

  • Local impact, sustainable growth

    Rooted in Timor-Leste, we pair local understanding with modern practice to create scalable value for communities.

What we do

Three lines of work, one ecosystem

  • Operator checking sensor readings on a tablet beside an aquaponic tank and solar-powered monitoring pole

    Smart farming & agriculture

    Modern farming systems that combine technology, efficient cultivation and responsible resource management for consistent, sustainable production.

    • Smart farming and monitoring systems
    • Modern cultivation and irrigation methods
    • Crop and livestock productivity management
    • Data-driven farm management
  • Water flowing from the fish tank to grow beds, with compost and larvae bins feeding back into the loop

    Regenerative & circular farming

    Circular systems that turn organic waste and agricultural by-products back into valuable resources.

    • Organic waste processing and utilisation
    • By-products converted into animal feed
    • Integrated crop and livestock systems
    • Soil health and resource regeneration
  • Farmer harvesting greens while crates of fresh produce are loaded into a VIEM delivery truck

    Products & distribution

    Quality-focused production and efficient distribution that bring VIEM and local produce from farm to market.

    • Fresh agricultural produce
    • Livestock and farm-derived products
    • Quality control and standardisation
    • Market access and distribution

Our approach

Grow · Innovate · Sustain

  1. 01

    Grow

    We build productive, efficient farming systems designed to deliver consistent, high-quality output all year — including the dry season.

  2. 02

    Innovate

    We integrate sensors, data and a Tetum-first farm assistant so small teams can run many farms well, even on shared satellite links.

  3. 03

    Sustain

    We apply regenerative, circular practices: organic waste becomes fish feed and compost, and every output feeds the next stage.

Strengthen agricultural production in Timor-Leste

Maximise productivity through smarter farming

Turn organic waste into valuable resources

Generate lasting economic and environmental value

VIEM core team

The people behind Konekta Farms

A team of four combining finance, marketing, operations across Indonesia and Timor-Leste, and the IoT and software that connect every unit.

  • Portrait of Deviana Sarmento, Director

    Director

    Deviana Sarmento

    Finance and operations; business model, cooperative finance and buyer contracts.

    Finance professional with strong operational management experience in the service industry and a deep understanding of the Timor-Leste business environment.

  • Portrait of Escolastico Sarmento, General Manager

    General Manager

    Escolastico Sarmento

    Marketing and distribution; offtake with supermarkets, hotels and schools.

    Extensive experience in institutional service marketing in Indonesia and product marketing in Timor-Leste.

  • Portrait of Yuma Rafi, Commissioner

    Commissioner

    Yuma Rafi

    Operational systems across Indonesia and Timor-Leste; Hub set-up and scaling.

    Strong expertise in operational management and building efficient business systems in Indonesia and Timor-Leste.

  • LF

    Developer & IoT Implementation

    Luis Ferdinand

    Sensor kits, LoRa gateway, the Tulun VIEM assistant and the VIEM dashboard; on-site installation and technical support.

    Builds the connected layer of VIEM — from the ESP32 sensor kit on each tank to the Hub dashboard and the Tetum-first assistant.

“We cultivate today, regenerate along the way, restore what matters, and sustain tomorrow.”
The VIEM promise

Vorakai Konekta Challenge 2026

Read the full proposal — every assumption, risk and number.

Eleven pages covering the circular design, offline-first sensing, Tulun VIEM, unit economics, rollout, failure modes and how we adapt when constraints change.

Download proposal Company profile
Preview it online and see how it answers the judging criteria
Vorakai Konekta Challenge 2026Timor-Leste

VIEM Konekta Farms: connected circular hydroponic & aquaponic hubs

Fish feed the plants, waste feeds the fish, and the suco's new connection keeps the loop alive.

AI & Data track