DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
Smart-Agro.uz is an online Electronic Contract Management System, available as a web-based or mobile app, which supports agri-food stakeholders, including public authorities, in the exchange of information and the management of contractual and economic relations. The app streamlines accounting tasks, offering practical advice to farmers and contractual partners. The system facilitates the preparation, signing and monitoring of electronic contracts related to supply, agricultural land and crop monitoring, and any other contractual and economic relations.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
Smart-Agro.uz operates as both a web-based and a mobile application. The mobile app can be downloaded from the Google Play and Apple App Stores, while the online app/web app can be accessed upon registration with an electronic digital signature and log-in. The app can aid in the management of agricultural lands, the production of electronic contracts and the monitoring of harvests, while the app's mobile app extends its functionality to mobile devices, supporting on-the-go management by farmers and other stakeholders.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
The primary users include agricultural producers of various scales, from smallholder farmers to larger farm holdings, as well as agronomists and other partners involved in the agricultural sector. The company website reports that 155 out of the 41 541 farms in Uzbekistan are currently using the system and benefitting from the more than 55 services offered through the mobile or web app.
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
Smart-Agro.uz aims to revolutionize the management of agricultural contracts in Uzbekistan. The electronic management system ensures enhanced transparency and efficiency in agricultural agreements and related activities.
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
Better production
