4th International Conference on Intelligent Engineering and Management (ICIEM 2023)

APP BASED IMPLEMENTATION OF MODERN

AGRICULTURE UTILTIES FOR FARMERS
Dr. Neetu Mittal Ankit Kumar
Amity Institute of Information Amity Institute of Information
Technology Technology
Amity University Amity University
Noida-125, UP, India Noida-125, UP, India
[email protected] [email protected]

Abstract— The modern agriculture applications have the practices that promote sustainable agriculture and support the
potential to increase crop yields, improve food security, and livelihoods of farmers. With the ability to obtain real-time
provide farmers with more efficient and cost-effective ways of data on weather conditions, diseases of crops, and market
managing their farms. However, the high cost of new values, among other things, agriculture mobile applications
technologies and the need for specialized knowledge and
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have become known as a game-changer in the field of

training can lead to financial strain for smaller-scale farmers, agriculture. For farming mobile applications to be
while the increased use of fertilizers and pesticides can have successfully integrated into farming practices, it becomes
negative environmental and health impacts. This research essential to understand the factors that affect their adoption
work examines the impacts of modern agriculture applications
and use. Localization of information, support for different
on farmers and implements a modern method for farmers to
sell and buy their weeds/ crops/ manicures, etc, online without
languages, and simple user interfaces can help to increase
the help of any middleman. Further, iOS and android based user acceptance and use by educating farmers about the
app implementation and its structure has been discussed. This advantages of these apps. The purpose of the paper is to
research has been carried out in React Native. This analysis provide an understanding of how mobile applications could
gives an overview of the various modern technologies and be helpful and the adoption of mobile applications in
techniques used in agriculture and evaluates their effects on agriculture has the potential to drive innovation, raise
farmers in terms of their financial, social, and environmental production, and advance food security. The implementation
well-being. of mobile app in React Native and its framework has also
been discussed in this work which has significant
implications for the future of agriculture and food security.
The farmers can install this app in iOS and android enabled
Keywords— Agriculture, Application, Farmer, Agriculture smartphones. The paper has been organized in different
products, Mobile App. sections. Section II comprises of literature review, In Section
III and IV methodologies and layout of the application has
I. INTRODUCTION been presented. Results has been discussed in Section V
Agriculture has long been the backbone of human followed by conclusion.
civilization, and its significance has only increased in recent
times as the world population continues to grow. Over the II. LITERATURE REVIEW
years, modern agriculture applications and technologies have Due to their ability to increase production, increase
been developed and implemented to improve agricultural yields, and decrease waste, mobile agriculture applications
productivity and efficiency, with the aim of meeting the are becoming more and more well-liked among farmers
ever-increasing demand for food. While modern agriculture globally. Agriculture apps are beneficial to farmers,
applications have shown promising results in terms of especially in poor nations with limited access to agricultural
increasing crop yields and food security, their impacts on information and extension services, according to research
farmers' lives are complex and diverse. The introduction of Kushwaha et al. [1]. Farmers may access market prices, pest
modern technologies and techniques in agriculture has management techniques, and real-time weather forecasts
brought both positive and negative changes to the livelihoods using agriculture applications. According to a study
of farmers, creating opportunities for growth and conducted by Kamal et al. [2], farmers decision-making was
development, as well as new challenges. This research paper enhanced by the usage of agriculture applications, and their
aims to examine the modern agriculture applications incomes increased by up to 30%. Bhatt and Prasad [3]
available for farmers, with a focus on evaluating the positive conducted a study on the adoption of mobile applications
and negative effects of various technologies and techniques among farmers in India. The study discovered that farmers
on farmers' financial, social, and environmental well-being. access to knowledge, crop output, and income are all
The paper will explore the challenges that farmers face in positively impacted by mobile applications. The study,
adopting modern agriculture applications and the potential however, also addressed the necessity for farmer teaching
solutions to address these challenges. The study is structured and instruction on using mobile applications. Mokaya et al.
to provide a comprehensive review of the relevant literature [4] analysed the impact of mobile applications on
on modern agriculture applications, highlighting the positive smallholder farmers in Kenya. According to the report,
and negative effects on farmers' lives. By doing so, the study mobile apps help farmers obtain market data, manage their
will provide insights into the complex interplay between crops better, and produce more. The survey also focused the
modern agriculture applications and farmers, with significant necessity of providing farmers in remote areas with
implications for the future of agriculture and food security. accessible and trustworthy internet connectivity. Singh et al.
The study highlights the need for a comprehensive [5] conducted a study on the impact of mobile applications
evaluation of the positive and negative impacts of modern on rice farming in India. According to the study, mobile
agriculture applications on farmers, and for policies and applications improve farmer understanding of pest and

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disease management, reduce production costs, and increase
rice yield. Ngugi et al. [6] conducted a study on the impact of
mobile applications on maize farming in Kenya. The study Start
discovered that farmers access to knowledge on seed kinds,
how to manage soil, and dealing with pests is improved via
mobile applications. The study also focused the requirement Concept and Design
for training farmers in the usage of mobile applications.
Adhikari and Shakya's [7] study in Nepal looked at how
mobile apps affect smallholder farmers. The study Front-end Development
discovered that smallholder farmers had access to crucial
information on agricultural practises, market prices, and
weather patterns thanks to mobile applications. Farmers were Back-end Development
able to make better choices because to this information,
which increased agricultural yields and decreased production
costs. The study also found that connecting smallholder Testing
farmers with consumers through mobile applications
enhanced their access to markets and increased their
revenues. Farmers' profitability as well as productivity have Deployment
been found to increase with the use of agriculture apps. A
study conducted by Katoch and Katoch [8] in India found
that The agricultural output and net income both increased by Maintenance and Updates
14.1% and 13.8%, respectively, as a result of the adoption of
mobile applications for the management of crops. According
to research, farm applications are becoming more widely End
used. A study conducted by Birhanu et al. [9] in Ethiopia
discovered that at least one kind of smartphone-based
Fig. 1. Framework of the application
agriculture app has been implemented by 79.5% of the
farmers polled.
IV. LAYOUT OF THE APPLICATION

III. METHODOLOGIES The layout of the application has been described in Fig. 2
A. Splash Screen: Displays the app logo and brand name for
A. Concept and Design: The concept and design of the
a few seconds when the app is launched.
mobile farming application are developed. The features
and functionalities of the app are defined based on the B. Login/Signup: Allow users to create an account or log in
target audience and their needs. The design of the user with their existing credentials.
interface (UI) and user experience (UX) are also defined.
C. Home Screen: Displays options including:
B. Front-end Development: The design are developed into a
1) Dashboard: Displays a menu with various options.
functional mobile app using front-end technologies such
2) Tab: Displays a tab at bottom including various
as React Native.
options.
C. Back-end Development: The server side of the 3) Notification: Displays the notifications pushed.
application is developed using a suitable database
management system. The back-end development could
Splash Screen
include features like data management, user
authentication, and API integration.
Login/Signup
D. Testing: The mobile farming application is thoroughly
tested to ensure that it meets the desired functionality, Home Screen
security, and usability standards. This could involve unit
testing, functional testing, and user acceptance testing. Dashboard Tab Notification

E. Deployment: The application is deployed to the app store

and made available for download to the target audience. Fig. 2. Layout of the application

F. Maintenance and Updates: The application is monitored

D. Dashboard: Various options on the dashboard(shown in
and maintained to ensure that it remains functional and
Fig. 3) includes:
secure. Regular updates are also released to provide new
features, bug fixes, and other improvements. 1) Shop: To change the default, adjust the template as
follows.
The framework and architecture have been depicted in Fig.1
a) View Crops Screen: Displays a list of crops with
images, descriptions, and prices.

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 b) Crop Detail Screen: Shows additional information d) Checkout Screen:Enables users to review their
about the selected crop, including images, descriptions, and order, enter payment, shipping information, and confirm the
reviews. purchase.
c) Buy Crops Screen: Displays the user's cart, 2) Sell Screen: ask for various details from the seller,
including crops, quantities, and prices. Allows users to some are as follows.
update the quantity, remove crops, and proceed to checkout. a) Image upload: Allow the user to upload an image
d) Checkout Screen: Enables users to review their of the item they are selling
order, enter payment and shipping information, and confirm b) Category and Quantity selection: Allow the user to
the purchase. select a category and quantity for the item they are selling.
2) Weather Forecast: This element shows the name of c) Description input and Location selection: Allow
the location for which the weather forecast is being the user to provide a description of the item and select the
displayed. And displays the current weather conditions, location where the item is available for pickup.
including temperature, humidity, wind speed, sunrise, sunset
d) Payment options: Allow the user to select the
and also provides a summary of the weather conditions for payment options they accept for the item.
the next few days, including high and low temperatures.
3) Farming Practices: Provide farmers with information e) Preview screen: Show the user a preview screen
about different crops, including optimal planting and that displays all the information they entered.
harvesting times, growth requirements, and potential pests 3) Chat Screen
and diseases.
4) Agri News: Offer a news and information section
with articles and resources related to agriculture, such as Tabs

government policies and subsidies, new technologies, and

industry trends. Sell Crop Profile Chat
Screen Screen Screen
5) Calendar: Provide farmers with tools for managing
their farm, including scheduling and tracking tasks. Edit Profile
Preview
Screen Screen

Favourites

Dashboard
Contact and
Support
Farming Shop Weather Agri News
Practices Forecast Checkout
Screen
Calendar View Crop
Screen
Fig. 4. Contents on Tab
Crop Details
Screen
V. RESULT
Buy Crop
Screen
The aim of this study is to develop a mobile application for
farmers that provides a variety of advantages for their land
Checkout
Screen and crops. The designed application is a visually appealing
app that enables farmers to obtain real-time weather
Fig. 3. Contents on Dashboard information and buy and sell their products and crops.
Anyone can download this app on both android and iOS
devices.
E. Tab: Various options on the tabs(described in Fig. 4) are
as follows: The primary benefits of the suggested application are:
1) Profile Screen: Displays the user's account details, • To help farmers manage their crops effectively, it
order history, and other options. provides real-time information on weather patterns.
a) Edit Profile Screen: Displays and enable to edit the • The applications give farmers knowledge about
user's account details. crop diseases, so they can identify and prevent
b) Favourites: Shows a list and information of the ailments before they spread.
items marked as favourite. • The app opens quickly and completes the job
without any delays. This is instantly accessible.
c) Contact and Support: Provides users with the
• Customers can access immediate support and quick
ability to contact customer support with questions or
information via mobile apps whenever and
concerns. wherever they need it. On their mobile device, all
the necessary information is just a click away.

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 Fig. 5. Login Screen

Fig. 7. Home Screen

Fig. 6. Signup Screen

Fig. 8. Profile Screen

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 Fig. 9. Weather Forecast Fig. 11. Shop Screen

Fig. 10. Calendar Fig. 12. Shop Detail

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 proposed. Its well-structured design and basic error handling
make it simple to adapt and add new features as needed.
Additional style enhancements to improve the user
experience, server-side integration, and payment processing
are all potential future developments. Further, this developed
component is a potential solution for people trying to buy
and sell goods through an application for mobile devices, and
with further testing and development, the app might turn out
to be a useful resource for users interested in buying
and selling goods in an efficient and quick way. That may
help farmers for their crop and yield production in a better
way.

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VI. CONCLUSION
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