inputs , which in turn are pushing yields even higher . With the help of AI and IoT technologies , a farmer who was struggling with six crops is now producing 18 crops a year by crop rotation ,” mentions Mayank .
Addressing the supply-chain & quality issues
The motivation behind digitizing the natural fibre supply chain was simply the gaps in the unorganized sector . Some of the problems affecting the sector included a lack of industry standardization , poor database administration , and a wide range of methods causing changes in output and quality , gaps in the supply chain including infrastructure constraints , credit constraints , and disparity in pricing . This led ReshaMandi to undertake a number of technological interventions which have assisted
in removing the challenges that stakeholders in the industry were experiencing .
With help of ReshaMandi , farmers have been able to avail benefits like good farming practices , avoid long-distance travel , and also are able to sell cocoons at the nearest centers . Reelers can place bids for and buy cocoons in a hassle-free manner and have access to scientifically graded high-quality cocoons , facilitating quicker clearance of inventory and online payments . Weavers can get qualityassured yarn , better control of pricing via yarn grading , catalogue creation on the app , and market analysis & guidance to understand market trends .
“ We have understood the needs that have to be addressed and we are working with several silk and cotton stakeholders and creating a positive
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