Getting Started with Pannai#

Follow these steps to set up your farm and start tracking your agricultural activities.

Why Track Your Farm?#

Before you begin, discover why thousands of farmers are switching from memory to data.

Ramu farms without tracking — he works hard but can’t explain where his money goes or why some seasons fail.

Selvam uses Pannai — he knows his exact profit, which buyer pays best, and what made this season better than last.

Same land. Same crops. Very different results.

Read the full story: From Guessing to Knowing →

Quick Setup Guide#

Step 1: Download the App#

Get Pannai from the Google Play Store.

Download on Google Play →

Step 2: Agree & Continue#

Open the app and tap Agree and Continue to accept the terms.

Step 3: Enter Mobile Number#

Input or select your mobile number for verification.

Step 4: Verify OTP#

Enter the OTP sent to your mobile number.

Step 5: Onboarding#

After OTP verification, you’ll see the onboarding screen. Your next steps depend on your role:

If You Are the Farm Owner#

1. Tap Create Farm
2. Enter your farm details
3. Add Your Fields - This is where you can create multiple fields at once
4. You’re all set!

If You Are Joining an Existing Farm#

1. Make sure the farm owner has sent you an invite to the same mobile number you registered with
2. Relaunch the app and wait for the invite screen to appear
3. Tap Accept on the invite
4. You’re all set!

Note: If you already own a farm and want to join another farm, you’ll need to delete your existing farm first, then restart the app to see the invite.

After Setup#

Create Crops or Livestock#

Add your current crops or livestock to start tracking their activities.

Record Activities#

Begin recording expenses, income, tasks, and notes as they happen.

Review Progress#

Check your dashboard and summaries to understand your farm’s performance.

General Tips#

Record Daily#

Make it a habit to record expenses, income, and observations daily. This ensures accurate records and prevents forgotten entries.

Use Photos#

Attach photos to document crop growth, receipts, animal health, and equipment condition. Visual records are invaluable for tracking progress.

Plan with Tasks#

Create tasks for upcoming farming activities. Set reminders so you never miss important deadlines like spraying schedules or vaccination dates.

Track Everything#

Record all expenses, even small ones. They add up and affect your profitability calculations.

Review Regularly#

Check your summaries weekly to understand your farm’s financial health and catch any issues early.

Use Seasons#

Create seasons for your crops to compare performance across different growing periods and improve your practices.

Profitability Tips#

• Track All Costs - Include every expense: seeds, fertilizers, labor, fuel, repairs. Missing costs give false profit numbers.
• Record Yields Accurately - Measure and record actual harvest quantities to calculate true productivity.
• Compare Seasons - Review past seasons to identify what worked well and what needs improvement.
• Monitor Per-Acre Costs - Calculate costs per acre to compare efficiency across different fields and crops.

Data Management Tips#

• Regular Backups - Ensure your data is synced and backed up to prevent loss of important records.
• Consistent Naming - Use consistent names for crops, fields, and livestock to keep records organized.
• Complete Records - Fill in all relevant details when creating entries. Complete data gives better insights.