Designing Information Systems in Agriculture

1. Designing Information Systems in Agriculture • By Dr. A.K.Choubey, Head, Division of Computer Applications, IASRI, New Delhi

2. Focus of Agricultural Informatics Development • Improving Information Access and Delivery of Services for sustainable agricultural growth and livelihood • Adopting Global best practices • Empowering Farming Community & other Stakeholders • Promoting Informatics led Resource Planning and Management at grassroot level • Strengthening Research and Education, Training, Extension and Development linkages • Achieving Agriculture Online

3. Agricultural Informatics & Communication requires Inter-Sectoral Approach

4. Agriculture Development Processes E-Governance Supply Chain Management E-Commerce Pre & Post Harvest Marketing Producers & Consumers Application continuance Service Providers E-Learning & KM CRM Research, Education & Extension Input services ERP Agricultural Resource Planning

5. Major Information Systems in Agriculture • AGRISNET • AgRIS • AGMARKNET • DACNET • Seed Management System • Pesticides Registration • Plant Quarantine • Pest & Disease Management • Soil Health Card & Nutrient Recommendation • NavKrishi • Scheme Monitoring System: NHM,NFSM,NBM,RKVY… • NADRS • Real Craft Vessel Registration • FERTNET • NEGP-AMMP • Database: Agricultural Census & Input Survey, Livestock Census, Minor Irrigation Census, Farmers Database • Content Management: Websites & Portal

6. AGRISNET Objectives • Development of Databases and Decision Support Systems • Improve and Provide Advisory and Agricultural Extension services • Improve dissemination of information on Government Programs and Services, agricultural resources and technology • Development of Farmer centric applications such as Input availability (Seed, Fertilizer, Pesticides, Credit etc.), Soil Health & Mapping, Cropping Pattern, Rainfed Farming, and Organic Farming methods. • Improve tracking of Crop weather situation, (Early warning System) • Improve information exchange within and between the state government and between state to center for better collaboration, planning and implementation of government schemes • Empowering Farming Communities/Stakeholders

7. Project Components • Development of e-governance Applications and Portals in local languages; • Capacity Building through Human Resource Development • Establishment of Networking infrastructure; • Establishment of Computing infrastructure;

8. Common Services 1. Agricultural Resources Improvement 2. Inputs Supply 3. Agricultural Production Monitoring 4. Agricultural Produce Management 5.Agricultural Marketing and Sales Management 6. Knowledge Management 7. Risk Management 8. Agro-Advisory & Extension Services 9. Farmers Help Desk 10. Scheme Monitoring 11. Enterprise Resource Management

9. Solution Architecture • Database System Spatial System & Non-Spatial System • Decision Support System (DSS) • Workflow Systems • Web Services Applications • ICT Infrastructure at district level • IntraNet solutions • Networking of Stakeholders • Capacity Building • e-Governance Standards Adoption • Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) System • Content in Local languages

10. Outcomes • Improved information access and delivery of services to the farming community. • Establishing Agriculture online • Efficient and improved communication system among all the offices of the department of Agriculture in the state through the use of e-mails services. • Improved transparency and accountability of the Department. • Direct feedback from farming community to the decision makers in the state. • Better monitoring of government schemes, which directly impact the farmers. • Efficient management (Development, Conservation, allocation and utilization) of resources • Improved productivity and profitability of farmers through better advisory systems. • Efficient & Increased utilization of information by stakeholders for their decision-making. • Faster and efficient Redressal of farmer’s grievances. • Foundation for development of e-business in agriculture • Better organizational efficiency and productivity

11. Major products/ (e-Governance application) Products • Soil Health Card for Integrated Nutrient Management • Fertilizer Dealers Registration & Movement of Fertilizer • Pesticides License, Quality Control and Integrated Pest Management • Integrated Seed Management System • Requirement, Availability & Distribution of Inputs • Irrigation scheduling • Soil and Watershed Conservation • Market Prices & Arrival • Crop Insurance • Crop Weather Watch • Scheme Monitoring & Subsidies • Agricultural Statistics and others

12. Central Government G2G G2G State Governments G2G Local Governments G2G G2B NGOs/ Business Farmer G2C

13. AGMARKNET (http://agmarknet.nic.in) • Objectives: • To establish a nation-wide information network for speedy collection and dissemination of market information and data for its efficient and timely utilization. • To facilitate collection and dissemination of information related to better price realization by the farmers. This covers Market related information, Price-related information, Infrastructure related information and Promotion related information.

14. AGMARKNET (http://agmarknet.nic.in) Market level AGMARK software has been developed and deployed at Agricultural Produce Wholesale for capturing daily commodity arrivals & prices data (Arrivals, Maximum Price, Minimum Price and Modal Price). The data is transmitted to the central server through email attachments as well as messaging queues. • AGMARK software features • Facilitates easy maintenance and up-dation of market arrivals and prices data • Automatically synchronizes the market centre database with the Headquarters database. • Allows users to use the software in their local languages. • Allows users to customize the software as per the local requirements. • Allows users to generate different types of cumulative, comparative and trend reports facilitating analysis of market trends. • Detailed user manual available at: (http://agmarknet.nic.in/umagmarksw.pdf)

15. AGMARKNET (http://agmarknet.nic.in) To install the software for a market, user has to select the Market Centre, local language and set the password by clicking check box ‘Set Password’ . Enter the desired password in Password box and again enter the same password in Confirm Password box and then Click Proceed. User can select commodities and varieties pertaining to his market or depending on the season using option ‘Set Preferences’ so that only selected commodities and varieties will be displayed at the time of data entry. To enter the daily data (Quantity arrivals, Maximum Price, Minimum Price and Modal Price), user has to select the date and commodity as shown in the figure.

16. AGMARKNET (http://agmarknet.nic.in) Market Profiles: http://agmarknet.nic.in/profile/page1.asp To enter and update the market profile information of a market, access the web page by using the above . Markets can update the market profile information like General information, Administration, Rail/Road Connectivity, Market Area, Arrivals & Dispatches, Licensed Functionaries, Market functionaries, Traditional methods, Transportation, storage, Availability of facilities & services, Market charges and Financial position , etc.

17. Market Level Software

18. Market Level Software

19. Market Profile (http://agmarknet.nic.in/profile/page1.asp)

20. Market Profile (http://agmarknet.nic.in/profile/page1.asp)

21. NeGP-Agriculture Mission Mode (NeGP-AMMP) being implemented in 7 States in Phase-I - ASM,HP, JH, KAR, KER, MP, Maharashtra • Vision: To create an environment conducive for raising the Farm productivity and income through provision of relevant information and services to the stakeholders • Objectives: • Improve access of farmers to timely and relevant information and services throughout crop cycle • By providing multiple delivery channels to access of information • By reducing time in generation and dissemination of information • By providing information through uniform platform • Bringing farmer centricity & service orientation to the programs by providing location specific & up-to-date crop & livestock managementi n terms of GAP & POP and advisory services • Increasing effectiveness of government service delivey in certification & licenses related to manufacturing & marketing, providing easier and approachable channel for grievances registration and tracking • More effective management of schemes & subsidies • Enable private sector participation to benefit farmers by providing integrated platform to promote value added services (extension, marketing of inputs & output, post harvest and storage etc.)

22. Agricultural Resources Information System (AgRIS)A Step Towards establishing a location specific e-Government Model for the Resource-Poor-Farmers (http://agris.nic.in ) Objectives: • Develop District specific Database on Agricultural Resources and system to manage the information • Decision Support systems on Production systems and services to support agricultural development planning and strengthening extension services • Create Meta Data for building AgRIS • Prepare guidelines on standard methodologies and best practices for replication in other districts • Capacity Building through Human Resource Development for associated officials in the districts • Implimented in two pilot districts – Rohatak in Haryana (Dairy typology) and Banaskantha in Gujarat (Arid Zone typology)

23. Implementation Methodology • Pilot implementation in 13 Typology districts ·A tribal district ·A hill district ·A dry -farming district ·A socially backward district ·A green revolution district ·A district dominated by cash crops ·A coastal district ·A district in a mining/ industrial belt ·A district dominated by forest economy ·A dairy-farming district ·A district dominated by one or two urban centers ·A district in arid-zone ·A district, which is flood-prone but having vast wasteland that could be used to generate forest cover and fodder development.

24. Water Soil Climate Resources Resources Resources Data Data Data Infrastructure Data Capital Resources Socio-economic DSS, Metadata and and Statistical Land Records Open GIS Data Data Remote Sensing Data Environment Data Fisheries Plant Animal Resources Resources Resources Components of Agricultural Resources Information Systems Information System Layers

25. Decision Support Systems (DSSs) • Crop Suitability based on factor endowment • Land, Crop Suitability based on factor endowment, Productivity Assessment and Population Supporting Capacity; Land Evaluation and Land Use Planning; • Land Degradation Risk Assessment; Environmental Impact Assessment • Wetland and Waste Land Management; • Water Resources & Watershed Management and sustainable development • Water Bodies (Basin) planning systems using Watershed and Agro-Eco Region planning concepts • Forest Ecology and Forest Management, Fodder Resources development • Agro-ecological Characterization for Research and Planning; • Agricultural Technology Transfer and Advisory services • Integrated Nutrient Management & Integrated Pest Management • Farming systems Analysis and Development, Livestock Farming Systems & Health Management; Fisheries Management and Post Harvest processing & value additions

26. Livestock Resource Portal • Development of Format for Agricultural Resources Issues Identification survey in Rohtak • Preparation of Data sets for collection of information • Training organized for IT Empowerment to Government Officials in Rohtak • Brochures in English and Hindi for creating awareness among stakeholders • Website (http://agris.nic.in) • Design of AgRIS Portal in progress

27. Contact: rajeswari@nic.in ; syedusman@nic.in

28. SeedNet India Portal : Striving for prosperity of farmers (http://seednet.gov.in) (A National Initiative for Information on Quality Seeds)

29. SeedNet: Expected “Outcomes” • Better planning and monitoring for seeds of availability and distribution of Seeds • Improved Seeds Quality control , Better seeds export and imports • Seed varietal diversity, Facilitate growth of seed Industry • Right to Information for farmers, Establishment of “ National Seed Grid”, Improve and provide Advisory services on Seeds • Sustainable growth in Agricultural production

30. ICT in Integrated Nutrient Management (http://fert.nic.in/inm) (A Step Towards Sustainable Agricultural Production Through conjunctive use of Organic, Inorganic and Biological nutrient sources)

32. FERTNET

33. Fertilizer Supply Chain

34. Fertilizer Management On-line • Fertilizer Management On-line has been developed in Department of Fertilizers in close collaboration with National Informatics Centre to meet the national objective of making fertilizers available timely, adequately in good quality and at affordable price to the farmers by maintaining growth of fertilizer industry through subsidies/concessions. • Proper planning and monitoring of various aspects like fertilizer production, imports, quality control, distribution, movement, sales, stocks, subsidies and concessions has been felt essential. • In order to manage these issues effectively, a number of application systems are operational in DOF to provide decision support.

35. Plant Protection Informatics Network (PPIN)A Step towards Bio Security and Ever Green Revolution in Indian Agriculture (http://ppqs.gov.in) • The incidence of pest and diseases is assessed to cause loss of crops to the extent of 10-30% of total output in India. Scientific pest management is acquiring importance due to the need for precision farming and taking up of high value crops by the farmers. • Pest surveillance is a mechanism by which the build up of pests and diseases is monitored and as and when the pest population crosses “ Economic Thresh hold level”, appropriate remedial measures are taken to protect the crop. • LocustSurveillance for warning and control • The Government of India is promoting Integrated Pest Management (An Eco Friendly Approach) • Safe and Judicious use of pesticides, if situation warrants • Quality Control of Pesticides • Preventing entry of exotic pests into the country and strict enforcement of Phyto-sanitary measures for import and export of agricultural commodities • Building Capacity of Human Resources in Plant protection

36. Website of Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage Faridabad http://ppqs.gov.in

37. Plant Protection Information Network :http://ppqs.gov.in Pests & Disease Monitoring Information System (PDMIS): http://pdmis.dacnet.nic.in To be used by State Government to enter weekly data on pest & disease situation at district level using their login and password. Various Reports are generated for tracking the situation in the country. Information System for Integrated Pest Management (IIPM): http://ipmweb.dacnet.nic.in To be used by Central Integrated Pest Management Centres to enter weekly data on pest & disease situation and IPM activities at district level using their login and password. Various Reports are generated for tracking the situation in the country. Plant Quarantine Information System (PQIS): http://plantquarantineindia.nic.in To be used by Traders to apply on line for getting PSC for agricultural commodity to be exported , IP for Import Permit and IRO for release of imported consignment. Traders need to register on the site. Plant Quarantine Stations and designated PASC issuing authorities use the system for Activation of traders accounts and approval of the certificates . Computerized Registration of Pesticides (CROP) : http://cibrc.gov.in To be used by Pesticides Companies to apply online for getting their pesticides product/formulations registered in the country for manufacturing, import and export and Central Insecticides board & registration Committee use for approval of registration.

38. Major Components • Computerized Registration of Pesticides (CROP) • Plant Quarantine Information System(PQIS) • Information System for Integrated Pest Management (IIPM) for CIPMCs; • Pests & Disease Monitoring System (PDMIS) for State • Establishment of ICT infrastructure (LAN, WAN); • Capacity Building • Intranet Portal

39. Computerized Registration of Pesticides (CROP)http://cibrc.gov.in Focus: Increasing efficiency and transparency in the Registration service Web base Workflow: Complete Application for Registration from Application processing, Posting of Application Status, Product Database (Label & Leaflet, Certificate),Certificate Generation, MIS Reports, Product and dissemination of information through the Website. • First level of Business Process Re-engineering attempted to enhance the delivery from registration service from 2-3 years to 2-3 months for repeat Registration under 9(4) category of Insecticides Act 1968. • Features: • Online filingof application & Documents and e-Payment • Automation of Approval Process (Workflow) • Deficiency Reporting including Notification for Alerts • Online submission of deficiency clarifications and Grievances • Checking of Application and Grievances status • Creation of Company, Product Label, Leaflet and Certificate Data • Issuance of Registration Certificate & MIS Reports

40. Physical Architecture

41. Strengthening of Computerized Registration of Pesticides(http://pesticides-registrationindia.nic.in) Enhancing Efficiency & Transparency in the Registration Processes and Improving Communication between Implementers and Beneficiaries through ICT

42. Plant Quarantine Information System (http://plantquarantineindia.nic.in ) Focus: Improving Efficiency and Productivity in Plant Quarantine service by 35 Plant Quarantine Stations & 151 PSC Issuing Authorities • Features: • Web based Intranet Workflow System for Quarantine services (Import & Export Inspection) from scrutiny of application, inspection & treatment of consignment, approval and issuance of PSC, IP and IRO. Other features include • Importer/Exporter/Applicant Registration • Online filing of Application and tracking of status by Traders • Automatic fees calculation & receiving through E-Payment • Generation of Certificate on preprinted stationary • National Level Database creation & MIS Reports • EDI between CUSTOMS and PQS • Dissemination of Information & Delivery of Services to Beneficiaries

43. Plant Quarantine Information System(http://plantquarantineindia.nic.in) Streamlining and uniform adoption of standard plant quarantine procedures and bringing transparency in the approval processes

44. Pests & Disease Monitoring System (PDMIS) Select Year and week ending date before start reporting data Other reports are available here This list shows reported states Select state name ,enter password and click on Login Click on particular state for detail reports

45. Pests & Disease Monitoring System (PDMIS) 1. Fill up Pesticides availability and Click on save availability button before reporting for crop disease details Check your state name here 2. Select district , select crop, select crop stage ,enter these three areas then click on save area button Pests & Disease Monitoring System (PDMIS) 3. Select pest, enter Intensity and click on save pest button , for more pest select diff. pest and repeat 4. For entering details of next crop or next district repeat the process 2 and 3

46. Information System for Integrated Pest Management (IIPM) All reports are available here for viewing Directorate can login here for target entry and monitoring reports CIPMCs Click here for weekly Reporting

47. Scale of mapping : 1: 50,000 at district level Base Map Content Administrative Boundary ( state, district, sub-district, major towns, villages and settlements) Transport Network ( road, rail) Water features ( river, canal etc) Attributes as supplied by NCIPM (For Cotton Crop for District Warangal, with necessary base data on IPM, for Aphids and greymildew) National Informatics Centre GIS Framework

48. Integration of spatial data with non-spatial data GIS based maps on “Pest infestation level” GIS functional tool for information retrieval ; like zoom, identify, buffer, query, measure , print, tool tip etc. National Informatics Centre GIS Services

49. National Informatics Centre Warangal Pest Location-All Layers

50. Content Scheduling and Management System (CSMS): Mass Media (Nav Krishi) Portal (http://navkrishi.dacnet.nic.in ) (A Knowledge Management System for Agricultural Extension Services) • Agricultural Extension programmes are being produced and telecast by as an average of five days a week for half an hour by a National Channel; Regional Channels and Narrowcasting clusters of Doordarshan (DD) and FM Stations of All India Radio (AIR) in association with Ministry of Agriculture. • All Narrowcast centers of DD relay the programme produced by their parent channels. • To provide a comprehensive and advanced programme schedule; a Content Scheduling & Management System (CSMS); Nav Krishi Portal (G2G & G2C); has been developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC) for reporting and dissemination of Agricultural programmes for the farming community. This will eventually leads to sustainable agricultural development in the country. Contd…/