ShivKrushi: A Simple Web-Based Platform for Farmers and Traders

Agriculture plays a crucial role in the rural economy, yet many farmers struggle to sell their produce at fair prices due to limited access to direct markets and the heavy dependence on middlemen. The Farmer Portal is a web-based platform designed to connect farmers directly with traders, helping reduce the influence of intermediaries and improve market transparency. The system allows farmers to register, upload product details such as crop name, category, quantity, expected price, and images, and manage their listings easily. Traders can browse available agricultural products, search or filter crops based on categories, and directly contact farmers using the provided contact information. The portal is developed using CodeIgniter (CI) framework with PHP, HTML, CSS, and MySQL database, providing a structured, secure, and scalable development environment. The system follows a three-tier architecture consisting of the presentation layer, application layer, and database layer to ensure efficient data management and smooth operation. An Admin module is implemented to manage users, monitor product listings, and share important updates related to agricultural schemes. The platform intentionally avoids complex features such as payment gateways and logistics integration to maintain simplicity and accessibility for users with basic digital literacy. Overall, the Farmer Portal provides a transparent and user-friendly digital solution that enhances farmers' market visibility, enables direct farmer-trader communication, and contributes toward improving the agricultural marketing ecosystem