Agriculture Marketing: Research and Information Network (MRIN) a sub-scheme of ISAM was launched in March 2000 to provide electronic connectivity to the wholesale markets of the country. The objective is to collect, analyse and disseminate market information to the farmers, traders, Policymakers and other stakeholders. More than 3200 markets are covered under the scheme and more than 2700 markets are reporting data at Agmarknet portal. More than 350 commodities and 2000 varieties are covered under the scheme.
MARKET OR MANDI- Farmers can get instant access to mandi prices for their produce, market status and prevailing trade prices along with quantities. Farmers can also view price trends for their produce and plan sale of their produce. Farmer can get last 3-updates on transactions in the market on any agricultural commodity at any point of time. Data source- AGMARKNET & NCEDX.
AGRICULTURAL ADVISORIES- This is the crop specific advisory service for various agro-climatic zones. These advisories and alerts are provided based on research by industry experts; our agricultural advisories guide rural farmers to initiate necessary & corrective actions based on prevailing weather conditions.
ASK OUR EXPERTS – This is the USP of the “IFFCO Kisan” Indian Farmer agriculture App. Through this feature, farmers can talk to industry Agriculture experts and get agricultural advice on 1-click. It is very useful for those farmers who have difficulties in writing; e they can just take a photo of the plant or concerned area/ disease and can send it to our experts to study the issue through the app. Our experts will provide personalized agriculture solutions through voice call.
MARKET PLACE- This feature is the buyer and seller meeting platform, where a buyer or a seller can register his/her buying or selling requirement/s. It will help them to buy or sell faster, with higher profitability
The scheme is being implemented by the Directorate of Marketing & Inspection with technical assistance from the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and in association with the State Agricultural Marketing Boards/Directorates and APMCs.
Market Information about the price and arrival etc. for the agricultural produce is very vital to the farmers taking proper production and marketing decisions. The existence and dissemination of complete and accurate market information are key to achieve both operational and pricing efficiency in the marketing system.
The objective of the Scheme
To establish a Nation-wide market information Network for speedy collection and facilitate collection and dissemination of information related to better price dissemination of market information and data for its efficient and timely utilisation. realization and market access by the farmers. This would cover:
The AGMARKNET portal also serves as a single-window for assessing websites of the various organisation concerned with Agricultural Marketing. It also provides weekly price trend report for important markets in respect of major agricultural commodities. It is linked with the Online Exchange Portals for providing spot and future prices for important commodities. International price trends of various agricultural commodities are also accessible through this portal.
Important Link
Market Bhav: Click here
Daily Market Report All APMC:Click Here
The AGMARKNET portal also serves as a single-window for assessing websites of the various organisation concerned with Agricultural Marketing. It also provides weekly price trend report for important markets in respect of major agricultural commodities.
It is linked with the Online Exchange Portals for providing spot and future prices for important commodities. International price trends of various agricultural commodities are also accessible through this portal.