1Getting Started
GoviHub Spices gives you direct access to thousands of spice farmers looking for quality farming inputs. List your seeds, fertilizers, tools, and equipment: farmers browse and inquire directly through the app.
1.1 What You Need
- ●A smartphone or computer with internet access
- ●Chrome, Safari, or any modern web browser
- ●Photos of your products (listings with photos get more inquiries)
1.2 Creating Your Account
Go to spices.govihublk.com in your browser
On the landing page, tap the "Register" button
Username, password, full name, phone number, and district
Choose "Supplier" as your role
Enter your business name, product categories, and service area
Allow GPS access or enter your district
You will be taken to your Supplier Dashboard
2Your Dashboard
The supplier dashboard shows your business activity at a glance:
- ●Your active supply listings
- ●Recent farmer inquiries about your products
- ●Notification bell at the top, with the number of items you have not read
3Creating Supply Listings
A supply listing showcases a product you sell to farmers. Good listings with clear descriptions and photos get the most inquiries.
3.1 How to Create a Listing
Tap "Listings" from the navigation
The create listing form will open
Choose: Seeds, Fertilizer, Pesticide, Tools & Equipment, or Other
Clear, descriptive name (e.g., "Organic NPK Fertilizer 50kg")
Price in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR). Specify if per unit, per kg, or per bag
Detailed product information: composition, usage instructions, brand, pack size
Whether the product is in stock, delivery area, minimum order quantity
Clear product photos. Multiple angles help farmers make decisions
Your listing goes live in the supply marketplace
3.2 Managing Your Listings
- ●Edit: Update price, description, availability, or photos at any time
- ●Delete: Remove products you no longer sell
4Handling Farmer Inquiries
When a farmer is interested in your product, they send an inquiry through the app.
Tap "Inquiries" from the navigation
See the farmer’s name, location, the product they’re asking about, and their message
Reply with availability, pricing, delivery options, or any additional details
5Notifications
You get notifications in GoviHub for:
- ●Messages from GoviHub, such as account changes
The notification bell sits at the top of every page, not only on the dashboard. The red number on it is how many items you have not read. Tap the bell to open your Notifications page. You can also open it from More > Notifications.
The page lists your newest items first. Each item shows an icon, a title and how long ago it arrived. Tap an item to mark it read. The number on the bell goes down as you read. Tap Mark all read to mark everything read at once.
6Settings & Profile
6.1 Profile Settings
Update your business information: business name, phone number, district, product categories, and service area.
6.2 Notification Preferences
Control which notifications you receive.
6.3 Change Password
Go to Settings > Change Password. You'll need your current password to set a new one.
7Giving Feedback
Help us improve GoviHub! Go to the More menu and tap "Feedback" to share your thoughts, report issues, or suggest features.
8Quick Reference
| I want to... | Go to... |
|---|---|
| List a product for sale | Listings > Create New |
| See farmer inquiries | Inquiries (navigation) |
| Update my listings | Listings > tap any listing to edit |
| See my notifications | Notification bell at the top of any page, or More > Notifications |
| Update my profile | Settings |
| Change my password | Settings > Change Password |
| Give feedback | More > Feedback |
Need Help?
- ●Submit feedback through the app (More > Feedback)
- ●Contact your local GoviHub coordinator
- ●Visit our YouTube channel: @GoviHubSriLanka