❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Mandibhav is a platform designed primarily for Indian farmers and small-time traders in mandis. The platform is also useful for traders,FPOs, aggregators, and other stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain. Mandibhav provides real-time mandi prices, arrival volumes, Sell/Hold alerts based on AI analysis, crop disease detection, and route optimization for transport. The app helps users make better decisions on when to sell their produce and avoid losses from low prices or spoilage.

The Sell/Hold alerts use historical Agmarknet data, seasonal patterns, upcoming festivals, weather forecasts, and current arrival trends to generate recommendations. While no prediction is 100% accurate due to market volatility, they help avoid selling at the bottom and capture better prices. Many users report 10-30% better realization when following strong Sell signals.

Pro and Premium subscribers have access to AI-powered disease detection alerts. Our system analyzes 2-year weather patterns and historical data to predict disease risks for crops like Potato, Tomato, and Wheat across India. The system uses established models from agricultural research (ICAR, BLITECAST, Indo-Blightcast) to assess disease risk based on weather conditions such as temperature and humidity. It provides risk levels (High, Medium, Low) with probability percentages, helping you take preventive action before diseases develop. You can select a crop and state on the Disease Detection page to view real-time risk assessments and receive recommendations based on current weather conditions.

The route optimizer is primarily built for small traders and aggregators who collect produce from multiple farmers and deliver to mandis or buyers. Farmers who transport their own produce occasionally can also use it for fuel/time savings, but it's most valuable for those making multiple daily trips.

Yes, the Free / Lite plan is free and includes real time mandi prices and disease detection (1 high risk crop). It is ad-supported. Premium features are available via subscription plans: • Basic: ₹106.17/month | $1.10/month - Up to 3 crops, unlimited Sell/Hold alerts, full disease detection, basic route optimizer (local only), some ads. • Pro: ₹318.53/month | $3.30/month - Up to 6 crops, everything in Basic + advanced forecasts, unlimited route optimization, priority support, ad-free. • Premium: ₹637.06/month | $6.60/month - Unlimited crops, all features + custom alerts, multi-user accounts, API access, dedicated support, advanced analytics, ad-free.

We currently cover 400 crops and 4000 mandis across India. Our platform includes major commodities like onion, potato, tomato, wheat, rice, cotton, fruits, vegetables, pulses, and more. We support data from major states including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, and more. Coverage expands monthly based on user demand.

We currently have a web-based platform where you can register with your phone number. Visit the website, register with your mobile number, and start using price alerts and disease detection immediately. No complicated setup needed!

Subscribers can add a crop to price alert by going to the crop page and then clicking on the bell icon next to the crop name.

You can update your preferred mandi location in two ways: 1. From the crop page: Click on the bell icon next to any crop name, and in the modal that opens, select or change your preferred mandi. This will update the preferred mandi for all your crops. 2. From your profile page: Go to 'My Profile' and click on the mandi location link in the 'Preferred Mandis' section. This will open a modal where you can change your preferred mandi location. Note: The preferred mandi you set applies to all crops, so changing it in one place will update it for all your price alerts.

Mandibhav uses advanced machine learning (LightGBM) algorithms trained on 10 years of comprehensive historical data including crop prices, arrival volumes, and weather patterns across 4000+ mandis in India. The AI model analyzes patterns, seasonal trends, market dynamics, and weather conditions to predict future price movements. Based on these predictions, Mandibhav provides 'Sell' or 'Hold' recommendations to help farmers and traders make informed decisions about when to sell their produce for maximum profit.

No, Mandibhav is not a trading platform. We are an AI-powered agricultural intelligence and decision support platform. We provide data-driven insights, price predictions, and sell/hold recommendations to help farmers and traders make better decisions about when to sell their crops. We do not facilitate actual buying or selling of commodities - we help you understand market trends and timing to maximize your profits when you sell through traditional mandi channels.

Mandibhav uses LightGBM (Light Gradient Boosting Machine), a state-of-the-art machine learning algorithm. Our models are trained on 10 years of historical data including daily crop prices, arrival volumes, and weather data from over 4000 mandis across India. LightGBM is particularly effective for time-series forecasting and pattern recognition, making it ideal for predicting agricultural commodity price movements and generating accurate sell/hold signals for farmers and traders.

Mandibhav offers several advantages over basic mandi price apps: • AI-Powered Predictions: Unlike simple price display apps, Mandibhav uses LightGBM machine learning to predict future prices and provide sell/hold recommendations. • Comprehensive Historical Data: We have 10 years of historical data (prices, arrivals, and weather) - the largest dataset compared to competitors. • Mandi-Level Precision: Coverage of 4000+ mandis with localized disease alerts and price predictions. • Decision Support: We don't just show prices - we help you decide WHEN to sell for maximum profit. • Integrated Features: Disease detection alerts, route optimization, and weather-based risk assessment all in one platform. While basic mandi price apps show current prices, Mandibhav provides actionable intelligence to help farmers and traders make profitable decisions.