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Getting Started

A concise path to go from zero to operational: set up seasons, register assets, run daily operations, store harvests, and start selling.

Overview

Global Farm Africa helps you manage the full farming lifecycle: setup (land, animals, crops), production (cultivation & animal health), post‑harvest storage (granaries & stocks), and selling (marketplace & POS).

Core Modules

  • Seasons: scope all records to a time window.
  • Assets: land, animals, crops, irrigation.
  • Operations: cultivation, animal health, harvests.
  • Storage: granaries, purchases, transfers, stocks.
  • Sales: marketplace listings, orders, POS.

Key Outcomes

  • Organize records by season and location.
  • Track inputs, yields, costs, and sales.
  • Move goods from field to storage to buyer.
  • Sell publicly via the marketplace or on‑site with POS.

Requirements

  • An account to access the Dashboard and protected features.
  • At least one active season to scope your data.
  • Basic farm assets registered (land, animals, crops).

Quick Start

  1. From the top navigation, click Manage your Farm to open the Dashboard.
  2. Open Seasons and create a season. Set it as Active.
  3. Under Setup & Assets, add your land, animals, crops, and irrigation.
  4. Record daily work in Cultivation and Animal Health.
  5. When harvesting, log yields in Harvests.
  6. Move harvests to storage via Granary → Stocks, Purchases, and Transfers.
  7. Sell via Marketplace (public listings) or POS for walk‑in sales.

Initial Setup

Start by creating a season, then registering core assets.

Create a Season

Go to Dashboard → Seasons, add a season (e.g., "2025 Rainy") and set it active. All records will reference this season.

Register Assets

  • Land Map: register parcels with names and coordinates.
  • Animals: add species/breeds to the registry.
  • Crops: define varieties for planting.
  • Irrigation: document systems used per field.

Seasons

Use the header Season switcher to scope all data. You can create multiple seasons and switch anytime without losing context.

Register Assets

  • Land: parcels, size, and location for mapping and planning.
  • Animals: tag IDs, groups, and basic profiles.
  • Crops: available varieties and specifications.
  • Irrigation: link systems to fields for planning.

Production

Track field operations and livestock health.

  • Cultivation: plan planting, inputs, and tasks by land parcel.
  • Animal Health: log vaccinations, treatments, and incidents.
  • Harvests: record quantities, quality grades, and dates.

Post‑Harvest & Storage

  • Granaries: create storage locations/bins.
  • Stocks: see current levels by crop/grade.
  • Purchases: record external stock coming in.
  • Transfers: move stock between granaries.

Sales & Distribution

  • POS: register on‑site sales, print receipts, manage payments.
  • Orders: manage customer orders from the marketplace.
  • Clients: keep a customer list for direct selling.

Marketplace

  • Create public listings with images, price, and category.
  • Share your listing link; buyers can place orders directly.
  • Use Bookmarks to save listings of interest.
  • Promote via Billboard campaigns for visibility.

Inventory & Expenses

  • Inventory: track tools, inputs, and non‑produce items.
  • Expenses: capture operational costs and export reports.
  • Suppliers: manage vendor contacts and terms.

Best Practices

  • Always set the correct Active Season before data entry.
  • Use consistent naming for land parcels and granaries.
  • Record harvests promptly to maintain stock accuracy.
  • Keep marketplace listings updated with current availability.

FAQ

Do I need a season to start?

Yes. Create and set an active season so your records are properly scoped.

Can I sell without using the POS?

Yes. You can rely on public marketplace orders only, or use POS for in‑person sales.

How do I move stock between granaries?

Use Granary → Transfers to record the movement and keep levels accurate.

Next Steps

  • Open Dashboard and create your first season.
  • Register land parcels on the Land Map.
  • List your first product on the Marketplace.
  • Try the Guide button in the header for an interactive tour.