VISHVESHVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BELAGAVI

B.V.V SANGHA’S
BASAVESHWAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE BAGALKOTE 587102

(2024-25)
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION
ENGINEERING
Major Project Report
on
Farm-Connect
GUIDE HOD
Dr. KiranKumar B. B. Dr. Jayashree D. Mallapur
Project Associates:
NAME USN
Appuraj R. K. 2BA21EC018
Arundati V. B. 2BA21EC021
Narayan N. M. 2BA21EC045
Rakshita R. J. 2BA21EC073
Abstract
Farm-Connect refers to the direct sale of agricultural products from farmers to
buyers at or near the place of production, eliminating intermediaries in the supply
chain. This approach ensures that farmers receive better prices for their produce
while offering buyers fresher goods at competitive rates. Farm-Connect sales have
significant benefits, including improving farmers' profit margins, fostering
transparency in pricing, and encouraging sustainable practices by reducing the need
for extensive transportation.

However, several challenges hinder the widespread adoption of Farm-Connect

models, such as limited access to buyers, inadequate market information, and
logistical constraints. To overcome these barriers, various innovations, including
digital platforms, cooperatives, and government support, have been introduced.
These solutions aim to streamline communication between farmers and buyers,
enhance market accessibility, and ensure timely delivery of fresh produce.

The Farm-Connect model also holds potential in reducing food waste by ensuring
produce reaches consumers faster and fresher. Additionally, it empowers smallholder
farmers by giving them direct access to markets, boosting local economies, and
fostering a more resilient agricultural system.
Contents
Introduction 01
Problem statement 02
Literature Review 03
Methodology 05
Block Diagram 06
Introduction
The Farm-Connect app is a digital platform that connects farmers directly to
consumers, suppliers, and other stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem. This
innovative mobile app aims to improve efficiency, transparency, and profitability in
agricultural marketing. By providing a user-friendly interface, Farm-Connect
enables farmers to register and showcase their produce, list available crops with
prices, manage orders, and secure payments.

Farm-Connect offers numerous benefits to farmers, including increased market

access, better price realization, reduced intermediaries, and improved market
information. Consumers also gain from the app, enjoying fresh produce direct from
farmers, competitive pricing, convenient ordering, and quality assurance. Suppliers
benefit from efficient supply chain management, reduced transportation costs, and
increased business opportunities.

The app's primary goals are to enhance agricultural productivity, improve farmer
livelihoods, promote sustainable agriculture practices, and streamline agricultural
marketing. Farm-Connect targets smallholder, marginal, and commercial farmers, as
well as urban and rural consumers, suppliers, agricultural cooperatives, and
government agencies.

In terms of technical requirements, Farm-Connect is designed to be compatible with

Android and iOS devices, ensuring a user-friendly interface, secure data storage, and
scalable architecture. Future developments include integrating existing agricultural
platforms, incorporating AI-powered market forecasting, introducing blockchain-
based traceability, and expanding to new regions.

By bridging the gap between farmers and consumers, Farm-Connect has the
potential to revolutionize agricultural marketing, improving lives and livelihoods.

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Problem Statement
"Many farmers struggle to find fair prices, connect with buyers, and get the right
information to improve their farming. This app is a platform designed to help farmers
sell their products directly to buyers, see real-time prices, and access resources to
grow better crops.

Farmers are struggling for transportation facilities to the right place and right time.
And facing malpractices by dealers and middle agents, which are affected to the
pricing.

By making these connections easier, this app aims to increase farmers' incomes and
support more sustainable farming. In many rural areas, transportation options are
limited, and available services can be expensive, poorly coordinated, or lack proper
storage conditions, which leads to delays, product spoilage, and profit loss.”

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Literature review
➢ Rikin Gandhi - Co-founder of Digital Green, a nonprofit organization that
empowers farmers through digital platforms and helps them access markets
and information.
➢ Devashish Fuloria - CEO of AgriBazaar, an Indian agritech company focused
on providing a digital marketplace for farmers to connect with buyers,
improving market transparency and access.
➢ Manoj Ahuja - Worked extensively on e-Choupal, an initiative by ITC
Limited, providing rural farmers in India with digital kiosks for direct access
to market information and buyers.
➢ Grant Brooke - Co-founder of Twiga Foods, a Kenya-based agritech startup
that connects farmers directly with vendors through a mobile application,
reducing intermediaries and enhancing efficiency.
➢ Nandan Mishra - Founder of Krishi Network, a digital platform in India aimed
at connecting farmers with buyers, advisors, and other resources to improve
market access.
➢ Femi Akande - Founder of Farmcrowdy, a Nigerian agritech platform that
supports farmers through crowdfunding and connects them with buyers
directly.
➢ Kehinde Shonola - Co-founder of AgroMall, a Nigerian digital platform for
farmers to access financial services and a network of buyers, reducing reliance
on traditional middlemen.
➢ Santosh Kumar - Co-founder of Farmizen, a community-supported agriculture
platform in India that connects consumers directly with farmers through a
subscription model, reducing intermediaries.

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➢ Shashank Kumar - Founder of DeHaat, an Indian agritech platform that
provides farmers with market linkages, enabling direct selling to buyers and
retailers.
➢ Subhash Kumbhar - Head of research at Agri10x, a blockchain-based platform
in India that connects farmers directly with end-buyers, aiming to create a
transparent and fair marketplace for agricultural products.

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Methodology

Backend

Api

Front end

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Block Diagram Login

Farmers Transport Buyers

Basics details for the login

Terms and Conditions for Users

Farmers Transport Buyers

Main Page

Details of: Details of: Details of:

Transport: Farmers: Farmers:
Buyers: Buyers: Transport:

Confirmation Order

Payment
Contact Help
Process

Successful