AgroLink is an innovative digital platform designed to empower farmers by enabling them to share, rent, and monetize agricultural equipment. With a focus on addressing the issue of underutilized machinery, AgroLink makes advanced tools and technology accessible to small and medium-sized farmers. This fosters more efficient and sustainable farming practices. Built on the principles of the sharing economy, similar to platforms like Airbnb, AgroLink aims to create a collaborative ecosystem in the agricultural sector.
- Equipment Sharing: Allows farmers to share agricultural machinery and equipment.
- Rental and Monetization: Enables farmers to rent out their underutilized equipment, creating a new source of income.
- Collaboration: Promotes collaboration among farmers, helping them access advanced technology without the high upfront costs.
- Sustainability: Supports sustainable farming practices by making better equipment available to more farmers, improving productivity while reducing waste.
- User-Friendly Interface: Easy-to-use platform that allows seamless transactions for sharing, renting, or monetizing equipment.
To run this project locally, ensure you have the following software installed:
- Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/mohan-marwari/AgroLink.git
- Navigate to the project directory:
cd AgroLink - Install the required dependencies:
npm install
- Start your MongoDB server (if using a local instance):
mongod
- Run the application:
npm start
After setting up, the platform should be accessible at http://localhost:3000.
You can access the live version of AgroLink at:
https://agrolink-1s2r.onrender.com/
- For Farmers: AgroLink allows farmers to access, share, rent, or monetize agricultural machinery in a hassle-free manner.
- For Equipment Owners: Farmers can list their equipment for rent, earn extra income, and ensure that their machinery is being used to its full potential.
- For Renters: Small and medium-sized farmers can rent machinery for specific tasks, reducing the need to invest in expensive equipment.
We welcome contributions from the community! To contribute to AgroLink, follow these steps:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new branch for your feature:
git checkout -b feature-your-feature
- Make changes and commit them:
git commit -m "Add your feature" - Push your changes:
git push origin feature-your-feature
- Submit a pull request with a detailed description of the changes.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
- Special thanks to all contributors and collaborators.
- We also acknowledge the many experts, institutions, and organizations that are working towards improving agricultural practices globally.