AgriEasy: Digitizing Agriculture for Farmer Welfare
摘要
Agriculture is a fundamental pillar of global food security and rural livelihoods. However, small land-holding farmers often need help with various challenges, such as access to information, markets, and resources, resulting in reduced productivity and income. With the growing ubiquity of mobile devices, mobile applications (apps) have emerged as promising tools to address these challenges and promote sustainable agriculture. This research paper presents an innovative mobile application designed to revolutionize agriculture by empowering small land-holding farmers with knowledge for sustainable farming and rural development. The proposed app, “AgriEasy”, integrates multiple features, including in-app online courses, government schemes, and, most importantly, information on nearby markets. The paper discusses the development process of the AgriEasy app, which involved extensive research and collaboration with farmers and agricultural experts. It presents the app’s user-friendly interface, functionalities, and benefits, highlighting its potential to enhance productivity, profitability, and sustainability of farming practices.