GoviHub Spices — Supplier User Guide

Sri Lanka’s AI Spice Marketplace

Version 1.0 — April 2026

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)
Install as App: Visit spices.govihublk.com in Chrome and tap "Add to Home Screen" to use GoviHub like a native app.

1.2 Creating Your Account

1
Open GoviHub

Go to spices.govihublk.com in your browser

2
Tap Register

On the landing page, tap the "Register" button

3
Enter Your Details

Username, password, full name, phone number, and district

4
Select Your Role

Choose "Supplier" as your role

5
Complete Your Profile

Enter your business name, product categories, and service area

6
Set Your Location

Allow GPS access or enter your district

7
Done!

You will be taken to your Supplier Dashboard

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Remember Your Credentials: Write down your username and password. If you forget them, an admin will need to reset your account.

2Your Dashboard

The supplier dashboard shows your business activity at a glance:

  • Your active supply listings
  • Recent farmer inquiries about your products
  • Notification badge showing unread messages

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

1
Go to Listings

Tap "Listings" from the navigation

2
Tap "Create New"

The create listing form will open

3
Select Category

Choose: Seeds, Fertilizer, Pesticide, Tools & Equipment, or Other

4
Enter Product Name

Clear, descriptive name (e.g., "Organic NPK Fertilizer 50kg")

5
Set Price

Price in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR). Specify if per unit, per kg, or per bag

6
Enter Description

Detailed product information: composition, usage instructions, brand, pack size

7
Set Availability

Whether the product is in stock, delivery area, minimum order quantity

8
Upload Photos

Clear product photos. Multiple angles help farmers make decisions

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Submit

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
Listing Tips: Keep your inventory current \u2014 remove or mark products as out of stock when unavailable. Farmers lose trust in suppliers with outdated listings. Include pack sizes and prices clearly.

4Handling Farmer Inquiries

When a farmer is interested in your product, they send an inquiry through the app.

1
Go to Inquiries

Tap "Inquiries" from the navigation

2
View Inquiry

See the farmer’s name, location, the product they’re asking about, and their message

3
Respond

Reply with availability, pricing, delivery options, or any additional details

Response Time Matters: Farmers often need supplies urgently. Quick responses build your reputation and increase repeat business.

5Notifications

GoviHub sends you notifications for:

  • New farmer inquiries about your products
  • Platform announcements from GoviHub admins

The notification bell on your dashboard shows unread notifications. Tap to view all, and mark as read individually or all 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 saleListings > Create New
See farmer inquiriesInquiries (navigation)
Update my listingsListings > tap any listing to edit
See my notificationsNotification bell on dashboard
Update my profileSettings
Change my passwordSettings > Change Password
Give feedbackMore > Feedback

Need Help?

  • Submit feedback through the app (More > Feedback)
  • Contact your local GoviHub coordinator
  • Visit our YouTube channel: @GoviHubSriLanka
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Watch video tutorials on our YouTube channel

@GoviHubSriLanka