Krishi Yug: Bridging the Gap in Agricultural Rental Equipment and Storage Access for Indian Farmers

Access to rental equipment and storage facilities remains a major challenge for small-scale farmers in India. To address this issue, we developed Krishi Yug, an online marketplace that connects farmers with rental equipment companies and storage providers. Krishi Yug offers a wide range of equipment options, flexible rental packages, and customized rental terms to meet farmers’ specific needs. Our research shows that farmers who use Krishi Yug can save up to 30% in equipment rental costs and increase their productivity by up to 25%. Krishi Yug also provides a product tracking system, cost comparison tools, and a recommendation engine that suggests the best economical, accessible, and efficient ways to achieve their goals. For example, when a farmer needs to store their crops during the off-season, Krishi Yug can suggest the nearest available storage facility with the most competitive pricing and temperature control options. Our paper presents the development process, features, and functionalities of Krishi Yug, along with the potential implications for small-scale farmers in India. The platform has the potential to improve farmers’ access to rental equipment and storage facilities, which can lead to higher crop yields, reduced post-harvest losses, and increased incomes. We believe that Krishi Yug has the potential to transform the agricultural rental market in India and beyond.