Agro web App: Manage Famers Govt Aided Scheme And Crop Information
ABSTARCT :
Agriculture continues to be the most important sector of the Indian economy and agriculture is a more or less a compulsion for livelihood of million of farmers.
Land and water resources have almost reached their limits, price of commodities are fluctuating almost every day, profit are negligible for most of the marginal and small farmers and most of all getting information is cumbersome.
In Indian most of the population is dependent on agriculture so there is a need to review and revitalize the mechanism for updating the technology.
Majority of the Indian farmers are small-scale producers and are often unable to access the information and technological resources that could increase the yield and lead to better prices for their crops and products.
In order to tackle this problem the wide spread network of mobile phones came to the rescue. The mobile phone based solution helps in farm management, leading improvement in agricultural yield and helps in care/maintenance of the farms thus leading agriculture field to its zenith.
In present day agriculture, soft resources like knowledge and skill are as important as hard resources like inputs, and sometime more important.
But estimate indicate that 60% of farmers do not access any source of information for advanced agricultural technologies resulting in huge adoption gap.
The requirement of field level extension personnel is estimated to be about 1.3-1.5 million against the present availability of about 0.1 million personnel.
EXISTING SYSTEM :
This increasing penetration of mobile networks in India therefore presents an opportunity to make useful information more widely available.
High resolution cameras, high definition video with huge amount of memory; internet browsing through handset and 3G, 4G and Wireless LAN connectivity are common to find on smart phones these days.
As of June„2014 there were 57,380,000 + Google Android and 4,854,000 + Apple ios users in India (Webenza Survey, 2014). The Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, started various schemes in the interests of the farmers for mobile phones.
The emergence of new wireless and satellite-based solutions is positioning the developing countries to take the advantage of the benefits to be derived from ICT applications. Mobile or smart phones are becoming an essential device for all types of users irrespective of the age group.
DISADVANTAGE :
Digital Divide :Farmers in rural or remote areas may lack access to reliable internet or smartphones, limiting the app's effectiveness.
Data Security and Privacy Concerns:The collection of sensitive data such as personal information, financial data, and farm-related details could make farmers vulnerable to data breaches or misuse.
Overdependence on Technology :If farmers rely heavily on the app for important decisions, it could be problematic if the app crashes, experiences technical issues, or becomes unavailable.
Limited Localized Support :Government schemes and crop management guidelines vary by region, and the app may not provide adequate localized information or support for specific areas.
Initial Costs and Maintenance :The development and maintenance of the app require funding, including costs for server hosting, updates, and security.
PROPOSED SYSTEM :
Initially, the user has to provide the basic credential for registering into the database, after authentication the user can access the functionalities of the system.
For signing up the credential needed are First name, Last name, email, and phone number. After the completion of the signup process, the User has to log in through the login page with the correct email and password.
Later, on the home screen, there are 5 interactive buttons which are: 1. trading of crops, 2. Weather updates, 3. Crop Prediction, 4. APMC, 5. User Info. In the first module, the user can sell as well as buy various crops from the vertically scrollable list.
And to add crops for sale one has to mention details about the crop which include Title, description, quantity, and price The second module consists of weather updates which show the weather-related report of 7 consecutive days with min and max temperature of the present-day with humidity level.
ADVANTAGE :
Efficient Management of Government Schemes :The app can streamline the process of applying for and managing government-aided schemes, such as subsidies, loans, and insurance programs.
Real-time Crop and Weather Information :The app can provide farmers with up-to-date information on weather forecasts, pest outbreaks, crop health, and market prices.
Improved Access to Agricultural Knowledge :The app can include educational content on best agricultural practices, crop rotation, soil management, pest control, and sustainable farming.
Enhanced Transparency and Accountability :The app can enable governments and agencies to track the disbursement of subsidies, grants, and loans, offering better oversight.
Better Data Collection and Analysis :The app can gather data from farmers about crop yields, challenges faced, inputs used, and financial records.
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