ASSURED CONTRACT FARMING SYSTEMS FOR STABLE MARKET ACCESS

Abstarct: Agriculture faces many problems such as changing market prices, uncertain demand, low bargaining power of farmers, and difficulty in finding reliable buyers. Because of these problems, farmers may not get a fair or stable price for their crops.

An assured contract farming system can help reduce these problems. In this system, farmers and buyers make an agreement before cultivation. They can decide in advance which crop will be grown, the required quality, price, quantity, delivery date, and payment conditions.

This research proposes a digital contract farming system that brings farmers, buyers, agricultural experts, and administrators together on one platform. The system stores important information such as crop details, contracts, expected production, agreed prices, quality requirements, delivery schedules, and payment records.

The system also provides notifications and status updates to improve communication between farmers and buyers. Keeping clear digital records can help reduce misunderstandings and disputes and can increase trust between both parties.

The main purpose of this system is to provide farmers with better and more stable market access, reduce uncertainty after harvesting, and help them plan their farming activities. It can also help buyers receive the required crops with the agreed quality and quantity. The research also focuses on the feasibility, requirements, risks, system design, and future development of the proposed system.

Keywords: Contract Farming, Market Access, Farmers, Digital Agriculture, Smart Contracts, Supply Chain, Price Assurance.