11th International Conference on ICT for Sustainable Development

Authors - Ajay Talele, Madhav Jagtap, Radhika Gadewar, Akanksha Katore, Sufiyan Sajan, Deepika Sidral, Yash Shinde, Gaurav Desale, Saburi Nikam, Shubham Landge, Chetan Channa
Abstract - Farm trade is a key component of economic viability, but farmers usually struggle with issues of market access restriction, price volatility, and dependency on middlemen. This article introduces a Java-based mobile market that is capable of empowering farmers by creating direct links to customers, thus ensuring transparency and profitability. The new platform incorporates real-time price feeds, demand forecasts, and electronic secure transactions to form a highly efficient and consumer-friendly trading system. Further, the system incorporates IoT-based weather updates and agricultural advisory services to enable farmers to make appropriate decisions. The system utilizes a recommendation engine employing machine learning to maximize prices and predict demand trends. The system is highly secure because transactions are encrypted and involves a strong mechanism for user verification. Fair trade is promoted while minimizing post-harvest losses; the marketplace helps farmers make electronic payments, which enhances financial inclusion and sustainable agriculture. System analyses and case studies attest to its capability to revolutionize agricultural commerce, close the urban-rural digital divide, and enhance farmers’ economic performance.