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The Problem
About half of India’s population still depends on agriculture, but farming income is unstable. Many farmers own tractors, pumps, solar dryers, or cold storage units that sit idle for most of the year. They do not have an efficient way to rent or share these assets to generate extra income.
The Solution
AgriPulse would be a platform where farmers can list and rent out their idle farm assets in their local area.
Farm Equipment Rentals A farmer with a tractor can rent it out to nearby farmers by the hour or day. AI helps in suggesting fair pricing based on local demand.
Storage and Processing Sharing Owners of cold storage facilities can offer slots to small farmers who cannot afford to build or maintain their own. Solar dryers and milling machines can also be listed as shared services.
AI Demand Matching The system predicts when demand will rise, such as harvest season for wheat when tractor rentals increase. It can also suggest moving equipment to nearby areas for better earnings.
Payments and Trust UPI-based payments are integrated into the system. Farmers can leave ratings and reviews for building trust.
This model converts idle assets into income, similar to how shared economy models work in other industries. It empowers small farmers to access modern tools without heavy investment. It also aligns with national programs like Digital India and the mission to double farmers’ income.
Revenue Model
AgriPulse can generate revenue through commission on rentals, subscription plans for premium AI insights such as district-level demand forecasts, and partnerships with agricultural input companies such as fertilizer or seed sellers.
Example
A farmer in Telangana owns a tractor that is used only 40 days in a year. He lists it on AgriPulse. Another farmer books it for three days and pays through UPI. The owner earns an additional six thousand rupees in that month without doing extra labor.
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