Maize enjoys immense patronage among farmers and markets owing to its ease of cultivation, its flexibility, wide adaptability to fit into different cropping systems and diverse uses. Maize, which is being cultivated by 15 million farmers across India, is seen as a potential crop for doubling of farmers’ income. It is necessary to develop mobile app for Maize farmers to enhance their knowledge and skill set interns leads to more production and income.
Implementation
Maize Agri-Knowledge Know-how App (MAKKA), which provides seed-to-seed information about maize is developed to provide up-to-date information to the stakeholders. It is a source of advisory to all the stakeholders involved in maize ecosystem. It is hoped that the MAKKA will find utility among its users and further the cause of maize farmers, traders, industries, researchers and policy makers. GISFY's Bharati Makka App has following features.
Supports both Hindi and English language.
Enhance the knowledge of maize farmers in the following.
Cultivars
Production Practices
Insect Management
Decease Management
Weed management
Nutrients
No host pests
Mechanization
Pest Solution
Fertilizer Solution
Linking to Market for sales of their product
E-Advisory for farmers
Conclusion
Bharti Makka App is gaining popularity among maize farmers.
Child Fund
Child Fund Project
Challanges
CSOs working with women farmers may encounter difficulties in advocating for policy changes and influencing decision-making processes at various levels.
Women farmers often face challenges in accessing land, credit, inputs, and technology, limiting their productivity and profitability.
CSOs may face challenges in collaborating and networking with other organizations and stakeholders. CSOs often face constraints in terms of funding, staff, and infrastructure, which can impact their capacity to support and empower women farmers effectively.
Implementation
GISFY's CHILD FUND solutions includes the following.
Enable CSOs to add, edit, and delete CSO details using the web portal.
Provide a list view of CSOs and individual forms for adding, editing, and deleting CSO information.
Provide a list view of villages and individual forms for managing village information.
Develop a dashboard to display the count of different categories, providing an overview of the data.
This module has this functionalities:
Crop Planning and Management: This module helps farmers plan and manage their crops effectively. It includes features such as crop selection, land preparation, sowing schedules, fertilizer and pesticide management, irrigation scheduling, and monitoring of crop growth.
Livestock Management: This module focuses on the management of livestock, including animal health, feeding, breeding, and production. It enables farmers to track individual animals, monitor their health records, manage vaccinations and treatments.
Inventory and Input Management: This module allows farmers to manage their inventory of agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and machinery. It tracks the usage, procurement, and availability of these inputs.
Financial Management: This module assists farmers in managing their finances and analyzing the profitability of their agricultural operations. It includes features like budgeting, expense tracking, income tracking, debt management, and generating financial reports.
Market and Price Information: This module provides farmers with access to market information, including crop prices, demand-supply dynamics, and market trends. It helps farmers make informed decisions regarding crop selection, timing of harvest.
Weather and Climate Information: This module integrates weather data and forecasts to help farmers make informed decisions related to irrigation, pest management, and crop planning. It provides real-time weather updates, historical data, and predictive models to assist farmers in mitigating risks associated with weather events.
Conclusion
Addressing challenges faced by women farmers is crucial for their empowerment. Implementing a master database and providing user-friendly tools can enhance information access, ownership, and time management for women farmers, contributing to their success in agriculture.
Livestock
livestock Project
Challanges
Livestock have specific needs related to food and diseases.
Food Security and Nutrition: Livestock play a crucial role in providing a consistent supply of animal-based protein, such as meat, milk, and eggs, which are essential for human nutrition and food security.
Animal Health and Welfare: Livestock diseases pose a significant threat to the health and welfare of animals. There is a need to prevent, control, and manage diseases to ensure the well-being of livestock and minimize suffering.
Implementation
The implementation of livestock-related initiatives focused on food production and disease management involves the following key steps:
Improved Breeding and Genetics: Implement breeding programs to enhance livestock productivity, disease resistance, and overall genetic quality. This can be achieved through selective breeding, artificial insemination, and the use of superior breeding stock.
Nutritional Management: Develop and implement proper nutritional management practices to ensure adequate feed and nutrition for livestock. This includes formulating balanced diets, optimizing grazing systems, and providing supplements when needed.
Disease Prevention and Control: Implement effective disease prevention and control measures, including vaccination programs, biosecurity protocols, regular veterinary care, and early disease detection.
Veterinary Services and Healthcare: Ensure access to quality veterinary services, including regular health check-ups, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care. Strengthening veterinary infrastructure.
Biosecurity Measures: Establish biosecurity measures to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases on livestock farms. This includes controlling the movement of animals, practicing proper sanitation and hygiene.
Education and Training: Provide education and training to livestock farmers on best practices in animal husbandry, nutrition, disease prevention, and management. This empowers farmers with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage their livestock and make informed decisions.
Conclusion
In conclusion, implementing livestock initiatives for food production and disease management is essential for ensuring food security, animal health, and sustainable agricultural systems. Collaborative efforts, improved breeding, disease prevention, access to veterinary services, and education play crucial roles in enhancing productivity and ensuring food safety.
