Mobile services in Pakistan's large and medium sized cities are going saturated. Due to this reason ZONG has launched this new IVR Service "Agricultural Portal" with a focus on the rural markets, alongside existing segments, covering maximum potential user base for its services keeping in view that 70% of Pakistan's landmass is rural. This new village service platform will be one of the many customized services offered by ZONG in its effort to assist farmers improve their livelihood. Besides providing market information, the platform will supply the latest information regarding agricultural modernization, taxation, market rates and much more.With this service, customers can listen to all Agricultural & Gardening related information in all regional languages (Punjabi, Pushtoo, Balochi & Sindhi) and also in English & Urdu by dialing the short code 700.de 700.
Product features
Product Rates – Up to date Maandi Rates from all over the country
Fertilizers – Information on the fertilizers available in the country, including their rates, the soil on which they are effective & the
subsidies given on them by the Government
Diseases & Pesticides – Information on crop diseases & the proposed remedies by letting them know of the available pesticides
Weather Alerts – Daily regional weather alerts
Agricultural & Tax Laws – Up to date agricultural & tax laws imposed by the Government
Machinery Rates – Up to date machinery rates & the subsidies offered to them by the Government
Agricultural Loans – Information on the agricultural loans offered by Banks
Tips – Educating them about innovative techniques for enhanced productivity