What grading is
Grading is the process of sorting your harvest into quality tiers based on size, appearance, moisture content, or other quality indicators relevant to your crop. AADOPS records grades as A, B, C, and Reject — four levels that cover the full quality range of most agricultural produce.
What the grades typically represent
Grade A — premium quality. Best size, appearance, and condition. Commands the highest price. Suitable for export, premium processors, and direct retail.
Grade B — good quality with minor imperfections. Suitable for most commercial buyers and processors.
Grade C — below standard. Smaller size, minor damage, or slight quality issues. Suitable for animal feed, low-grade processing, or distress sale.
Reject — not fit for sale. Damaged, diseased, or below any acceptable threshold. Record this quantity for your own cost calculation — it is still part of your production cost even though it generates no revenue.
How to record grades during harvest
When you record your harvest in AADOPS, the harvest form includes a grade breakdown. Enter the quantity in each grade. If you have not yet sorted the harvest, enter everything in Grade A and update the grade breakdown after sorting is complete.
How to update grades after harvest
- Go to Farmer → Harvest batches
- Open the relevant harvest batch
- Click Update grades
- Adjust the quantities for each grade
- Click Save
Why grades matter on the marketplace
When you list your harvest on the marketplace, buyers can see the grade breakdown. A listing that specifies 800 kg of Grade A cassava and 200 kg of Grade B is more credible and more attractive than one that simply says "1,000 kg of cassava." Grade transparency builds buyer trust and justifies premium pricing.