ICCOA

International Competence Centre for Organic Agriculture (ICCOA) leverages Trace AgTech’s farm traceability software to manage farmers, FPOs, and organic produce efficiently. ICCOA is a knowledge and learning center promoting organic agriculture and agribusiness, providing a platform for interaction among all stakeholders in the organic sector.

With over 18 years of experience, ICCOA has worked with farmers, traders, research and academic institutions, governments, and policy makers. They have a presence in 24 states of India, helped nearly 2 lakh farmers convert 1.30 lakh hectares to organic farming, and facilitated the formation of 190 FPOs (Farmer Producer Organisations) with almost 96,000 farmers.

Unique Requirements for FPO Management

As ICCOA works through FPOs, their requirements differ from standard farm traceability platforms. Trace AgTech built specific features into its farm traceability software to address them:

• Manage multiple FPOs and the numerous farmer groups or ICSs under each.
• Provide farm inputs on credit or post-payment; maintain farmer-ledger for dues and produce purchase.
• Allow FPOs to source produce from farmers efficiently.
• Offer a farm-level ERP system for processing produce into value-added commodities.
• Implement proper inventory management.
• Provide an eCommerce platform to market organic produce.

Trace AgTech Farm Traceability Software Solution

To meet these needs, Trace AgTech upgraded its farm traceability software with new modules for logistics, inventory management, and operations. Now ICCOA can:

• Track data against each ICS.
• Distribute farm inputs efficiently.
• Maintain farmer-wise ledgers for financial reconciliation.
• Source farm produce directly from farmers.
• Process and pack produce into value-added products.
• Maintain full traceability down to field-level activities.
• Offer organic products for sale to consumers.

Streamlined Monitoring Across Multiple FPOs

The single platform approach ensures ICCOA can:

• Monitor multiple farmer groups or FPOs simultaneously.
• Set uniform parameters for all FPOs via the admin panel.
• Allow each FPO to manage training, sourcing, processing, and inventory independently.

By integrating farm traceability software, ICCOA has achieved greater transparency, operational efficiency, and end-to-end traceability, making organic farming scalable and reliable for farmers and buyers alike.