Agri inputs — seeds, fertilisers, crop protection, micronutrients — are sold to a calendar set by the weather. Demand builds before sowing, peaks for a few weeks, and falls away. In that window, companies and dealers must have the right stock in the right villages, extend credit to customers who will repay after harvest, and keep field teams productive in places the network barely reaches.
What makes the season hard
| Challenge | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Short, intense peaks | A stock-out in peak week is a lost season, not a lost sale |
| Batches and expiry | Crop protection and seed lots must be tracked and sold in time |
| Season credit | Dealers and farmers pay after harvest |
| Rural reach | Field teams and dealers in low-network areas |
| Scheme-driven channel | Dealers respond strongly to schemes and targets |
The pre-season checklist
- Dealer network ready — territories, credit terms and schemes recorded — see distributor onboarding.
- Stock positioned across depots before demand — see multi-location inventory.
- Batches and expiry known, and old stock prioritised — see batch and expiry tracking.
- Field teams equipped with an app that works offline — see selling in low-network areas.
- Season targets set per dealer — see dealer targets.
After the season
- Collections against season credit, by dealer and age — see collections management.
- Scheme accruals and claims settled — see schemes and claims.
- Unsold and near-expiry stock returned or moved.
How Zaqnet supports agri-input distribution
- Dealer network with territories, agreements, schemes, claims, targets and ledgers.
- Stock across depots with batches and expiry dates in ControlRoom.
- Field teams in GroundLink, recording orders, collections and visits online or offline.
- Delivery runs and proof of delivery to dealers.
In agri inputs, the season doesn't wait for your systems to catch up.