LocalFarm AI - Web Application

A professional-quality desktop web application aimed at strategic farm planning, AI-driven crop area optimization, detailed analytics, and community interaction for Niigata, Japan-based farmers.

Features

• Dashboard: Farm analytics with yield charts, weather forecasts, and sensor data visualizations
• Generative AI Crop Layout Planner: Interactive Google Maps integration for optimized crop planting suggestions
• Advanced Crop Scheduling Calendar: Interactive drag-and-drop calendar with AI-assisted scheduling
• Detailed Historical Data & Analytics: Crop yield histories, input cost vs. revenue analysis with interactive charts
• Rich Community Knowledge Base: Archive of veteran farmer knowledge, searchable articles, and tips
• Full-featured AI Chat Interface: GPT-powered detailed conversation for strategic farming advice

Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js 14 (App Router)
• Language: TypeScript
• UI: Tailwind CSS + Shadcn/UI components
• Backend/API: Shared serverless backend (localfarm-backend)
• Data Visualization: Recharts library for interactive charts
• Map Integration: Google Maps API

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 16.x or higher
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install

3. Set up environment variables:

   NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=http://localhost:3001
   NEXT_PUBLIC_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY=your_google_maps_api_key
   

4. Start the development server:

   npm run dev
   # or
   yarn dev

Usage

The web application is designed for desktop use, providing strategic planning tools:

• View comprehensive farm analytics dashboard with yield and profit insights
• Plan crop layouts with AI-optimized suggestions using the interactive map
• Schedule farming activities with the intelligent calendar system
• Analyze historical data to make informed decisions
• Access the knowledge base for expert farming wisdom
• Use the strategic AI assistant for in-depth agricultural planning

Deployment

The application is designed to be deployed on Vercel:

vercel

Or use the Vercel dashboard to connect your GitHub repository for continuous deployment.

Backend Integration

This web app integrates with the localfarm-backend API. Make sure the backend is running and properly configured for full functionality.

Note on Map Features

To use the crop layout planner with Google Maps, you'll need to provide a valid Google Maps API key in your environment variables. For development purposes, the application includes mock data that shows the functionality without requiring an actual API key.