Adding a Product
Add products to your inventory catalog one at a time with complete details. Each product can include basic information, identification codes, and additional notes.
This creates a product in your catalog. Stock quantities are added separately through Purchase Orders.
How to Add a Product
Navigate to Inventory
Go to Resources → Inventory in the left sidebar. You’ll see a list of all products in your catalog.
Click Add Product
Click the green + Add Product button in the top right corner.
Fill in Basic Information
The modal opens with the Basic Information section:
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Item Name | Yes ✱ | Enter the product name (e.g., “Tomato Seeds”, “NPK Fertilizer”) |
| Category | Yes âś± | Select the product category from the dropdown |
| SKU/Product Code | No | Enter a unique code (e.g., “TOM-001”, “F-1”) |
| Unit | Yes âś± | Select the unit of measurement |
| Brand | No | Enter the manufacturer or brand name |
Add Notes (Optional)
In the Notes & Additional Information section, you can add:
- Product specifications
- Safety information
- Storage requirements
- Any other relevant details
This field supports up to 2000 characters.
Save the Product
Click the green Add Product button at the bottom. The product will be added to your catalog.
Available Categories
Select from these product categories:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Seeds & Plants | Tomato seeds, potato seedlings, olive cuttings |
| Fertilizers | NPK 15-15-15, urea, organic compost |
| Chemicals | Glyphosate, copper fungicide, insecticides |
| Tools & Supplies | Gloves, ties, labels, harvesting bags |
| Packaging | Crates, boxes, mesh bags |
| Irrigation | Drip tape, filters, connectors |
| Animal Feed | Cattle feed, chicken feed |
| Veterinary | Vaccines, antibiotics, supplements |
| Fuel & Lubricants | Diesel, engine oil, hydraulic fluid |
| Spare Parts | Filters, belts, bearings |
Categories can be customized in Settings → Default Values to match your farm’s needs.
Units of Measurement
Common units available include:
| Unit | Symbol | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Kilogram | kg | Seeds, fertilizers, chemicals |
| Gram | g | Small quantities, seeds |
| Liter | L | Liquid fertilizers, chemicals |
| Milliliter | mL | Concentrated products |
| Piece | pcs | Tools, spare parts |
| Bag | bag | Packaged seeds, fertilizer bags |
| Box | box | Packaged goods |
Units can be customized in Settings → Default Values.
SKU Best Practices
The SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) helps identify products uniquely. Consider these formats:
| Format | Example | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Category prefix | SEED-001, FERT-002 | Easy categorization |
| Brand prefix | ABC-TOM-01 | Multiple suppliers |
| Sequential | P001, P002 | Simple systems |
| Descriptive | TOM-ROMA-5KG | Quick identification |
Tip: SKU codes should be unique. Using consistent formats makes inventory management easier.
Next Steps
- Bulk Create — Add multiple products quickly
- Import from CSV — Import from spreadsheets
- Edit and Delete — Modify product details