Consult
Consult
CONSULTX 2024
CASE STUDY COMPETITION
CONTENT
01 AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY, MARKET AND AMAZON INDIA
02 STATISTICS
03 SWOT ANALYSIS
04 FARMER’S JOURNEY
05 AWARENESS PHASE
06 EVALUATION PHASE
07 PROCUREMENT PHASE
08 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
09 TESTIMONIALS
AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY, MARKET AND AMAZON INDIA
60%
However, India is a global agricultural
powerhouse. It is the world's largest
producer of milk, pulses, millets and spices, and
has the world's largest cattle herd
(buffaloes), as well as the largest area
under wheat, rice and cotton.
SWOT ANALYSIS OF AMAZON INDIA, KISAN PROGRAM AND
STORE
Weaknesses:
Strengths: 1. Regulatory compliance challenges.
1. Leveraging Amazon India's e-commerce. 2. Operational and logistical obstacles.
2. Offering high-quality agricultural inputs. 3. Cultural and behavioral differences.
3. Enhancing productivity. 4. Building trust and credibility among
farmers.
Threats: Opportunities:
1. Competition from existing players. 1. Accessing the growing agricultural marker.
2. Uncertainty and volatility. 2. Utilizing digital innovations in agriculture.
3. Security and privacy. 3. Contributing to social impact.
MAPPING THE JOURNEY OF AN INDIAN FARMER
from Awareness to Procurement of agricultural inputs and identify the pain points at each stage.
The journey of an Indian farmer from awareness to procurement of agricultural inputs can be divided into five stages: awareness, evaluation,
decision, purchase, and post-purchase. At each stage, the farmer faces different challenges and pain points, such as:
Farmers may lack timely information The farmer may face limited options The farmer encounters constraints The farmer may face challenges in After the purchase, farmers may lack
on agricultural inputs' availability, in agricultural inputs and challenges like fund availability, credit access, purchasing agricultural inputs, support for using, storing, and
quality, and suitability, as well as in evaluating them based on price, timing, input quantity/quality, and including distance, transportation maintaining agricultural inputs.
struggle with accessing and quality, and performance due to lack risk when deciding on agricultural costs, supply chain reliability, price Challenges include monitoring input
understanding technical best of skills for cost-benefit analysis and input procurement. External factors transparency, quality assurance, and impact on crop yield, soil health, and
practices. They often rely on return on investment assessment. like weather, market demand, compliance. Issues like adulteration, environmental sustainability. Limited
traditional sources like word-of- government policies, and social counterfeiting, and mislabeling can feedback and grievance mechanisms
mouth or local dealers, which can be norms also play a role. impact input quality and safety. may hinder problem resolution.
biased or outdated.
AWARENESS PHASE: PAIN POINTS AND SOLUTIONS
Collaborate with various experts for field guidance to Solutions Partners with Indian farmers to
farmers, utilize Amazon India's digital tools for produce and share digital content.
agricultural information, and deliver services through Earn through the Amazon Affiliate
mobile apps, SMS, IVR, newsletters, and chatbots. Program.
Amazon India can connect farmers through peer
networks, communities, and cooperatives to share
experiences on agricultural inputs. Multilingual farmer
magazine can facilitate interactions.
EVALUATION PHASE: PAIN POINTS AND SOLUTIONS
Amazon India can attract more micro, small, Efficient delivery service for farmers
and medium enterprises by directly with fast and reliable network, flexible
purchasing fresh produce like vegetables, delivery options, and safe handling
daals, millets, rice, and wheat using cashflow. using blockchain and QR codes.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMAZON INDIA
India's agriculture sector has immense potential for growth and development, and Amazon India has recognized this opportunity through its Kisan Program and
Kisan Store. These initiatives aim to develop awareness, evaluation, and procurement of agricultural inputs to support India's Vision Viksit Bharat @ 2047 and to
achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
Donate Rs.1 to support Indian farmers. Collaboration with NGOs, Panchayats, Municipal
Corporations.