I am looking for examples of smart solutions when selling agricultural products.
I think about short distribution channels.
Do you know any examples?
Dear @Slawomir Kalinowski, let me point out few ways and means.
1. Convert the product into another form (to increase its shelf life). Ex: Raw Milk converted into Milk power and, Egg converted into Egg powder.
2. Packaging ( Ex: Cut flowers, Tender coconut,
3. Product innovation ( Ex: Square shaped watermelons are produced in some countries, if my memory is right, Japan- for customer convenience)
4. Distribution 1. Direct selling (through direct outlets usually outside the farm) and 2. Using digital platforms.
Depends on the size of production. For smaller producers, growing unique and high quality products can then allow them to sell directly to the consumer or to local restaurants and stores at a premium, eliminating the middle man and increasing profits. Farmer's markets and roadside stands are often a successful outlet for these products as well.
I agree with Paul Wagner. Farmers can sell their products directly to local grocery stores, restaurants, and markets. This practice has been successful in some places in my country.
I think that major smart solutions for the sale of agricultural products are the effective implementation of Smart Farm, IoT, unmanned vehicles (UGV and UAV), and Artificial intelligence for Decision Making, to Control IoT and processing of Big Data.