Software for Multan's Agri-Input Dealers
Agri-input dealers in Multan supply farmers with seed, fertiliser and crop-protection products, mostly on seasonal credit. DevKey builds the stock, credit and advisory tools that suit that rhythm.
The trade, and what it needs from software
Surrounded by farmland, Multan hosts a dense network of dealers who sell seed, fertiliser, pesticides and farm tools to growers from the surrounding districts. Demand follows the crop calendar: wheat and cotton preparations, then the buying surge before sowing, and credit extended to farmers is repaid after harvest.
That seasonal credit and the shelf life of chemicals and seed make careful records worth far more here than in an ordinary shop. DevKey Technologies, a software house in Islamabad, builds dealer software remotely and can visit when a store walk-through will help. We do not give agronomic advice ourselves; we help you pass on information from qualified sources to farmers.
How the work flows in Multan
Buying from manufacturers and distributors by season
Dealers stock up on products ahead of sowing and spraying windows. Orders to suppliers must be placed early, yet cash is limited until farmers repay.
Selling on seasonal credit to farmers
Many growers buy now and settle after the crop is sold. The dealer carries the risk, so a farmer's history and land matter in deciding how much to supply.
Handling products with expiry and batch details
Seed lots and chemicals have batch numbers and expiry dates. Selling an expired or recalled product causes harm to the farmer and the dealer's standing.
Where things go wrong today
Farmer credit lost between seasons
Balances from the last harvest sit in old books, and a farmer's total exposure across seasons is difficult to see before agreeing to a fresh sale.
Expiry dates noticed too late
Stock is rotated by eye, so slow-moving packs sit until they expire and become a pure loss.
Farmers who need advice and receive none
Growers visit with a crop problem and a dealer rarely has time or tools to give a considered, well-sourced answer.
Retail billing that does not match purchasing
Purchases from suppliers and sales to farmers are in separate books, so profit by product is hard to determine.
Software that fixes it
Dealer management with farmer accounts
Farmer profiles, credit limits, seasonal balances and repayment reminders held in one place, with a full buying history behind each account.
Dealer Management Software DevelopmentBilling that ties sales to purchases
Invoices linked to supplier purchases and batch details, so margins by product and batch are clear and expiry can be watched.
Billing and Invoicing Software DevelopmentA farmer-facing mobile app
An app for farmers to view their account, receive reminders and see product information, in Urdu and with simple screens.
Agriculture App DevelopmentImage-based crop problem identification
A tool that helps flag likely crop disease from a photo as a first step, always meant to support rather than replace qualified agronomic advice.
Crop Disease Detection SolutionsCommon questions, answered
Can we set credit limits for each farmer?
Yes. Each account can carry a limit and a repayment due date tied to the crop cycle, and the system warns staff before a sale pushes a farmer beyond the agreed amount.
How are expiry dates tracked?
Batch and expiry details are captured when stock arrives. Nearing-expiry lists then appear for staff, so older packs are sold or returned to the supplier in good time.
Does the crop-disease tool give a diagnosis?
It offers an indication from a photo, not a diagnosis. Anything that affects spraying or treatment decisions should be confirmed by a qualified agronomist or extension officer.
Can farmers use it without much literacy or data?
We design for that: large buttons, Urdu text, light screens and voice or picture cues where useful. Many dealers still use it on the farmer's behalf at the counter.