The
Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) has introduced a new
web-based application, the “Climate-Smart Online Market Place,” designed to
help farmers sell or buy agricultural produce directly—eliminating the need for
middlemen or brokers. This innovative digital platform marks a significant step
toward improving market access and income opportunities for smallholder farmers
in the project areas.
The Smart Market is exclusively available to CSIAP beneficiary farmers cultivating in provinces where the project is being implemented. By enabling direct interactions between producers and buyers, the initiative aims to ensure fair prices, transparency, and greater efficiency within the agricultural value chain.
How
the Climate-Smart Online Marketplace Works
- Farmer Registration: Beneficiary farmers can register on the platform and upload details of their agricultural products.
- Easy Access: Farmers can use a smartphone or computer with an internet connection to access the application.
- Buyer Registration: Buyers interested in sourcing quality agricultural produce can also register on the platform.
Once registered, both farmers and buyers can easily connect,
negotiate, and transact without intermediaries.
Key
Features of the Platform
- Advance Product Information: Farmers can enter product prices, expected yields, and availability dates ahead of time.
- Direct Contact: The platform allows farmers to list their contact information, enabling direct communication with buyers.
- Smart Search Engine: Users can search for sellers by category, crop, and province through a specialized search function supported by the Government Agriculture Bank*.
- Buyer Directory: Another search feature enables farmers to view registered buyers looking for specific crops or categories.
The Climate-Smart Online Marketplace can be downloaded from the official CSIAP website: https://csiap.lk
This new digital solution highlights CSIAP’s commitment to empowering farmers with modern tools that enhance market competitiveness and promote climate-smart, inclusive agricultural development.
