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Web Application for Addressing Agriculture Industry Linkage Challenges in Nigeria.

Name: Agrieco-Connect

Purpose:
The purpose of this platform is to provide a community hub for the Nigerian agriculture industry that will
offer personalised, informative, and engaging experiences for its users. By incorporating the below
features, the platform can address different kinds of needs within the agriculture sector, from knowledge
sharing and community engagement to predictive analytics and personalised learning paths.

Core Features
1. Topic Navigation (Subdirectories for Specific Topics)
2. AI Chatbots for Customer Support
3. Book Appointment
4. Notification System (for veteran visits, promotion offers, epidemic and want to inform everyone)
5. Event Planning and Management
6. Live Chat and Real-Time Engagement
7. Marketplace (Marketplace for Agricultural Products)
8. User Profiles and Followings

Features that might be considered if there’s knowledge about it

1. Machine Learning for Trend Identification: Use machine learning algorithms to identify
emerging trends within the agriculture community, such as new farming techniques, popular
topics, or shifts in user interests. This can help in curating content and discussions that are timely
and relevant.

Details for Core Features

1. Topic Navigation (Subdirectories for Specific Topics)
a. SubTopic: This platform is organised into Topics called Explore Topics, each focusing on a
specific topic like Poultry, Cash Crop farming, forestry, fisheries, livestock, Investment
Opportunities in Farming, etc. This allows users to find and engage with content that is highly
relevant to their interests. Furthermore, the Investment Opportunities in Farming is about sharing
information about investment opportunities that can help farmers access capital for expanding
their operations or adopting new technologies. Once the user selects any topic, it helps to bring
suggestions of contents, communities or people interested or relevant to the selected or preferred
topic.
b. Upvoting and Downvoting: The platform's core functionality revolves around a voting system
where users can upvote or downvote content. This system determines the visibility and ranking
of content on the site. The most upvoted content rises to the top, while the least upvoted content
is hidden. This mechanism helps in curating content that is most valuable and interesting to the
community.
c. Commenting System: Each post on Agrieco-Connect has a dedicated comment section where
users can discuss the content in depth. The commenting system is designed to foster thoughtful
and engaging discussions, with users able to reply directly to each other's comments.
 d. Flair and Tagging: Users can use "flair" to categorise posts within the Subcommunities,
making it easier to find specific types of content. Users can also tag their posts with relevant
keywords, further enhancing discoverability.

2. AI Chatbots for Customer Support: Implement AI-powered chatbots to provide instant support to
users, answering common questions, guiding users through the platform, and assisting with technical
issues.

3. Book Appointment: This functionality allows users to book appointments with various stakeholders
in the agricultural industry, including experts and veterinarians
a. Appointment Type Selection: Allow users to select the type of appointment they wish to book.
This could include options like "Consultation with an Expert," "Veterinary Visit” etc.
b. Stakeholder Selection: After selecting the appointment type, present users with a list of
available stakeholders (e.g., experts, veterinarians) they can book an appointment with. This list
could be populated based on the user's location, the selected appointment type, or other criteria.
c. Appointment Details: Users should be able to specify the date, time, and duration of the
appointment. Some platforms may also allow users to request specific topics or issues they wish
to discuss during the appointment. Confirmation and Reminders: Once an appointment is
booked, send a confirmation email or notification to the user and the selected stakeholder. Also,
set up reminders for both parties to ensure the appointment is not missed.

4. Notifications and Alerts: Users receive customizable notifications and alerts for new content,
discussions, and important updates, ensuring they stay informed and engaged. That is this functionality
allows users to receive notifications about veterinary visits, promotion offers, epidemics, and other
important announcements based on their interests (e.g., poultry farming).
a. Notification Trigger
● Events Veterinary Visits: When a veterinary visit is scheduled in a specific region, the
system should identify which users have expressed interest in that region or topic.
● Promotion Offers: Similar to veterinary visits, when a promotion offer is available, the
system should identify relevant users based on their interests.
● Epidemics: For notifications about epidemics or health alerts, the system should identify
users based on the specific type of disease or health concern.

5. Event Planning and Management:

a. Event Creation: A feature that allows platform administrators or designated users to create
events. This should include options to set the event date, time, topic, and a brief description.
b. Event Registration: Implement a registration system for users to sign up for events. This could
include a simple registration form that collects basic information (e.g., name, email) and
confirms the user's participation.
c. Event Page: Create an event page within the platform where users can view details about the
event, register, and access the virtual event platform.

7. Marketplace: This functionality of the platform enables users to buy and sell agricultural products,
services, and other related items.
a. Product Categories: Allow users to list products under specific categories relevant to the
agricultural industry, such as poultry, crops, livestock, farm equipment, and agricultural services.
b. Product Details: Users should be able to provide detailed information about the products they
are selling, including descriptions, prices, quantities, and images.
c. Seller Information: Sellers should be able to include information about themselves, such as
their location, contact details, and ratings or reviews from previous transactions.
8. User Profiles and Followings: Users can create profiles to showcase their expertise and follow other
users, building a network of trusted sources of information.

a. Users can create profiles showcasing their expertise, experience, and interests in a topic or
Agricultural sub-sector such as poultry farming. This can help new users identify and connect
with individuals who have already started businesses, veterinarians, etc.

b. Followings: The ability to follow other users can help new users stay updated on the activities,
insights, and resources shared by experienced user

Minor Features
1. Anonymity: This platform allows users to post content and participate in discussions without revealing
their real names or personal information. This anonymity encourages open and honest discussions,
although it can also lead to trolling and harassment.

2. Language Translation: Incorporate translation APIs to allow users to post and interact in their preferred
language, making the platform more accessible to a wider audience(Google Translate for Now).

Future work

1. Subcommunities: This platform is organised Topics into subs called Subcommunities, each focusing
on a specific topic (Or interest) like Poultry, Cash Crop farming, forestry, fisheries, livestock, Investment
Opportunities in Farming, etc. This allows users to find and engage with content that is highly relevant to
their interests. Users can create a community(name) of their choice and others can follow the community.
Users only follow Subcommunities and individuals and do not follow topics.

2. Live Chat and Real-Time Engagement: Some Subcommunities feature live chat rooms or real-time
discussions, allowing users to engage in conversations in real-time. This feature is particularly popular in
sub-communities focused on poultry, where users can discuss the things concerning Poultry.

3. Voice-Activated Search: Implement voice search functionality, allowing users to search for content
using voice commands. This can be particularly useful for users who prefer voice interaction or have
difficulty typing.

4. Predictive Analytics for Agriculture: The use of AI to provide predictive analytics for agriculture,
crop yield predictions, poultry farm predictions, market trends etc. This can help farmers make informed
decisions.

5. Personalised Learning Paths: For users interested in learning more about specific topics, AI can
suggest a curated learning path based on their interests and the content they engage with.