New FFS system from Nov 16 in NTR district

Vijayawada: NTR District Agriculture Officer (DAO) Ch Tirumala Devi said the new Framework for Fertiliser Sale (FFS) system would be implemented in the district from November 16 to ensure transparent and hassle-free fertilisers distribution to farmers.

In a statement on Saturday, she said the new system would replace the existing Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Information Management System (APAIMS) app-based distribution mechanism in accordance with the directions of Agriculture Commissioner and Director Dr Manazir Jeelani Samoon.

The FFS system had already been implemented on a pilot basis in Krishna and Kakinada districts, she added. Under the new arrangement, farmers must book their required fertilisers in advance through FFS app, which can be downloaded from Google Play Store. A smartphone, internet connection, Aadhaar number or Farmer ID and an Aadhaar-linked mobile number are required.

Registration in Andhra Pradesh Farmer Registry (APFR) is mandatory before booking.

After OTP verification, farmers can view their registered land details and enter the extent of land and crop particulars to obtain recommendations on fertiliser quantities, including urea, DAP, MOP and complex fertilisers. Unregistered land details can also be added, subject to verification by Rythu Seva Kendra staff. Special provisions have been made for tenant, inherited, forest-patta and other categories of land.

Farmers can select fertiliser shops anywhere in Andhra Pradesh or neighbouring States. A unique QR code and token number will be generated for each booking, which must be used within 48 hours, failing which it will be automatically cancelled. Dealers will scan the QR code through e-POS machines before supplying fertilisers.

Farmers can purchase less than the booked quantity but cannot exceed it. Tirumala Devi said special helpdesks would be established at fertiliser shops to address farmers’ queries and urged farmers to register their land details in APFR and link their mobile numbers with Aadhaar well in advance.

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