Are these farming advisory services on Farmer.in really free?

Yes, the basic advisory and community features are free. Asking a question, reading answers, checking mandi prices and reading scheme information do not cost anything, and signing up is free. We want to be straight with you so there is no confusion later. The advice you get is guidance from the Krishi team and fellow farmers, given in good faith, and it is not a paid expert visit to your field. For a serious problem you should still confirm with your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer. Also, never pay any person who calls you and claims you must pay a fee to keep your membership or to get a benefit through the platform. The free features are free, and any such demand for money is a warning sign of a fraud, not part of the service.