DACNET AGRICULTURAL

PORTAL
EMPOWERING FARMERS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
 WHAT IS
DACNET ?
◦ DACNET facilitates Indian
Agriculture online.
◦ Portal developed by the India's
Department of Agriculture and
Cooperation (DAC) Ministry of
Agriculture
◦ Online platform designed to provide
agricultural information and services
to farmers and stakeholders across
India.

https://eands.da.gov.in/
O Optimal utilization of available resources, simultaneously moving towards the paper-less office
B
J Greater integration and use of the data from a variety of data sources.

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Easy access to the publishable information, with proper search features.
C
T Quantitative enhancements in the government's work culture.

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V Faster and reliable information dissemination across the department and its directorates.

E Better communication internally to the organization for enhanced coordination, knowledge sharing
and research
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 WHY DACNET ?
• Impact of climate change

• Severe Market price fluctuation and poor connectivity to market

• Timely availability of right information

• Unavailability of proper linkage of farmers with existing extension functionaries

• Advancement in the field of information and communication technologies in rural

and farming communities

• Eliminating inequalities between information rich and information poor farmers

 FEATURES OFFERED BY DACNET:

1. INFORMATION ACCESS:
Dacnet offers access to a wide range of agricultural information, including crop advisories, weather
forecasts, market prices, government schemes.

2. MARKET INFORMATION:
The portal provides real-time market prices for various agricultural commodities, helping farmers
make informed decisions about selling their produce.
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3. WEATHER FORECASTING:
Dacnet offers weather forecasting services tailored to specific regions, enabling
farmers to plan their agricultural activities effectively and mitigate weather-related risks.

4. GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND SERVICES:

Farmers can access information about government schemes, subsidies, and support services
available to them, facilitating their participation in agriculture development programs.
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5. MOBILE ACCESSIBILITY :
The portal is accessible through mobile devices, making it convenient for farmers, especially
those in remote areas, to access vital agricultural information.

6. CROP MANAGEMENT TOOLS:

Farmers can utilize Dacnet to access crop management tools, such as pest and disease
management advice, soil health monitoring and crop calendar assistance.
BENEFITS OF FARMERS THROUGH DACNET
• Farmers gain access to a wide range of agricultural information, including crop varieties,
pest management techniques, weather forecasts, market prices, and government schemes.

• This enables them to make informed decisions about crop selection, timing of planting and
harvesting, and marketing strategies.

• Through DACNET, farmers can avail themselves of various online services such as
applying for subsidies, procuring agricultural inputs like seeds and fertilizers, obtaining
crop insurance, and accessing credit facilities.
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• This reduces the time and effort required for paperwork and physical visits to government
offices.

• The platform facilitates direct communication between farmers and potential buyers. This
reduces dependence on middlemen and increases farmers' income.

• DACNET provides extension services through which farmers receive guidance on best
agricultural practices, modern farming techniques, soil health management, and post-
harvest handling leading to improved productivity, quality of produce, and overall farm
profitability.
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• Farmers can benefit from training programs conducted through DACNET, which enhances farmers' skills
and knowledge, empowering them to adopt sustainable and profitable farming practices.

• DACNET serves as a platform for farmers to provide feedback on government policies, programs, and
services.

• This helps policymakers to understand the needs and challenges faced by farmers and tailor their
initiatives accordingly, leading to more effective and farmer-centric policies.

• The platform facilitates the collection, management, and analysis of agricultural data, including land records,
crop yields, and input usage.
 PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS

• National Informatics Centre (NIC): The premier science and technology organization of the
Government of India in ICT applications.

• Department of Agriculture and Cooperation (DAC):Formulates and implements various

policies and programs for agricultural development in India.

• State Agricultural Departments: To customize the platform according to the specific needs
and requirements of different states. This partnership ensures that DACNET is relevant and
accessible to farmers across various regions of the country.

• Agricultural Universities and Research Institutions: To incorporate scientific knowledge

and best practices into its extension services and training programs. This collaboration
enhances the quality and effectiveness of agricultural advisory services provided through the
platform.
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• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): To reach out

to marginalized and vulnerable farming communities.
• Private Sector Companies: To leverage their expertise in
technology development, data analytics, and market
linkages.
• International Organizations: This collaboration helps in
enriching DACNET's services with global perspectives and
experiences. Example:- FAO, World Bank.
• Traders, Processors, Sellers, Agents etc
• Farming Community and other Stake holders
CONCLUSION
• DACNET’s key criteria would include ease-of-use, speed of information delivery,
low incidence of errors, reduction in corruption, and affordable services.

• It has reduced time taken to deliver services while making information available to
its citizens over the Internet.

• DACNET portal helps in the Government’s mission to build a ‘knowledge society’

in the agricultural sector.