Farming and agriculture are two trades which were born with civilization. Also, these two are never going to lose their significance ever. Lately, agriculture is facing a lot of different challenges: degradation of soil, lack of resources, emissions, pollution, excessive water consumption, inadequate transport, and many more.

And as technology evolves with time, the industry that feeds the whole world should change too.  In the bustling matrix of agriculture, farming apps or agriculture apps have emerged as a beacon of hope, empowering farmers with knowledge and enabling precision in every step. From small family farms to vast agricultural enterprises, these digital tools are revolutionizing farming in more than one way. FarMart is a Krishi app that provides cutting-edge network, seamless services and empowers farming community, retailers and traders across India. It fosters an interconnected community where sharing, support and synergy comes alive.

It feels unbelievable that today, with the help of mobile and computer one can buy seeds, fertilizers, or can sell crops directly to retailers and consumers. Who would have thought that on click of a button, one could get updated weather information and forecast. Agriculture and technology were opposite ends of a coin that could never meet. But with the introduction of smartphones and its growing use and popularity, many mobile apps for agriculture have been launched.

How Beneficial are These Agriculture Apps?   

Agriculture Apps have provided a digital transformation in the agriculture sector that from small farms to big warehouses, almost every machine can be controlled through mobile apps. These apps can hold a vast amount of data thanks to cloud storage, which then helps in all future expansion plans.

There are a lot of campaigns happening in rural areas to promote mobile apps for agriculture. They help farmers to learn and adopt the mobile phone to help in their daily farming. In the past few years, many companies have ventured into this space and launched kisan apps that are user friendly and aid in smart farming.

1.    Providing correct and valuable information regarding planting, cultivating, harvesting, weather forecast, and more. With Krishi Apps, even a farmer in a remote village can access global market trends, get timely and precise crop advisory, get accurate information to make better decisions on planting, irrigation, harvest, pest management, crop insurance etc. These are also a great and reliable source of latest agri news and mandi prices. This plays a pivotal role in ensuring optimal yields and sustainable farming practices. FarMart aids farmers in making such informed decisions.

2.    Every farmer needs financial support like payments, loans, and insurance for their crops. Implementing these in your app will make your app a lot more reliable for farmers. Agriculture is a money heavy sector and farmers rely heavily on financial support. What better way to get information on latest schemes, interest rates, credit facilities etc. than these apps that are just a click away.

3.    By providing an e-shop in your app for farming products. FarMart enables retailers to sell their produce and goods directly to consumers or shop owners. These apps provide a digital marketplace where farmers, traders and retailers can list their produce, variety, quantity, price etc., thus eliminating the need for middle-men. They can sell their goods directly to consumers or shop owners. Apps like FarMart also provide an opportunity to retailers to register farmers with their names, mobile numbers and send messages about their services, quality, quantity, shops and latest products. This enables them to promote their shop and services and reach the right target market.

4.    By giving rake information. Rake information is a significant feature on FarMart that informs retailers and distributors of the daily district wise fertilizer movement that enables them to plan their purchases and resources well in advance and with precision.

5.    Understanding market trends is paramount in agriculture. These agriculture apps are a reliable and fast way to get information on market trends, pricing, availability, demand and supply scenarios that can make the difference between profit and loss. These provide daily mandi rates across various mandis, thus empowering the farming community to make well informed and crucial decisions.

In the vast landscape of agriculture, agriculture apps have sown seeds of a digital revolution. They embody the fusion of traditional wisdom with modern science, empowering farmers and enabling precision in every aspect. As technology evolves, one can only envision these apps becoming even more integral to agriculture, driving the sector towards a future that's sustainable, efficient, and incredibly prosperous.