Level II Agricultural Business Operations
Manage paperwork Store documents Make decisions Organised Secure Well equipped
Essential kit ◦ Computer ◦ Printer ◦ Broadband ◦ Smartphone ◦ Data storage
Processor Hard Drive Monitor Optical Drive RAM Graphic Card Connectivity ◦ USB ◦ WiFi ◦ Ethernet
Office Applications ◦ Microsoft Office ◦ Open Office Security Software ◦ Norton ◦ AVG free Internet Browser Others... ◦ Adobe Reader (PDF) ◦ /Calendar (Outlook)
Protect Data from: ◦ Damage ◦ Theft ◦ Deleted Prevent Unauthorised access to your PC
Check list ◦ Operating system up to date (eg Windows) ◦ All application software is up to date (eg Office) ◦ Anti virus application installed/up to date ◦ Firewall up to date & running ◦ Change any “at risk” passwords
Can you get? Yes you can! – Phone line Broadband – Best value, most reliable service?) – Wireless (WiMax) – only in some areas – Satellite – Available everywhere, most expensive option – Mobile – Not a realistic option for Rural businesses What value to you put on connectivity?
Router/Home Hub/WiFi box Create an IT Network Avoid WiFi for intensive tasks Increase your network coverage Benefits of a network
Suite of services available free of charge to all farming Businesses in Northern Ireland Reduce paper transactions Increase information Helps avoid errors and mistakes Fully supported by DARD via: ◦ Dedicated Help desk ◦ Farmer Training programme
Animal Registration Service Herd information Service Safe and secure online application
iOS (Apple) Android (Google) Windows Phone Visit your Ap Store “APHIS Mobile” Free download
View your herd list Register your calves Buyer confirmation Check animal details Free to download Free to use
It cuts down on simple mistakes. It provides the most up to date information on MEA and Greening Assessments There is no need to queue at a DARD Direct Office. You get an instant receipt and summary of your claim. You can track your application. IT HELPS DARD ISSUE MORE PAYMENTS EARLIER
Online field data sheet This will be prepopulated with data held by DARD from previous years Applicants only have to fill in the details for Usage, Activated Area and ANC/TP area. Applicants will be able to view their farm map and easily add or remove fields.
Most up to date data available from DARD Interactive map Added functionality ◦ High resolution images ◦ Associated data ◦ Measuring tool
1. Bovis 2. Farm Structure survey 3. Online Maps 4. Benchmarking 5. Nutrient Calculators 6. Business Tools 7. Farm Census
Internet connected Cameras ◦ Instant access to video & audio ◦ Pan Tilt and zoon ◦ Use while at home or away ◦ Programmed alerts and messages ◦ High definition and night vision capable
Many types available ◦ Wireless ◦ PTZ ◦ Ruggedized Connect the camera to your home network You own personal camera web page
Enabling technology ◦ Facilities the collection of data ◦ Reduces error ◦ Simplifies information collection Intergraded with other IT systems ◦ Weighting ◦ Parlour systems
Handheld Reader/Computer Basic Sheep Crate Standard Weigh Clock Simple EID Sheep Crate
Handheld Reader/Computer Basic Sheep Crate Standard Weigh Clock Simple EID Sheep Crate
0000 kg Load bars Fixed EID Reader Panels Electronic Tag Handheld Reader/Computer Electronic Weigh head FDC EID Sheep Crate at Greenmount 0000 kg 0045 kg
0000 kg 0325 kg Electronic Weigh head Load bars Fixed EID Reader Panels Electronic Tag EID with auto read and auto weight capture QWERTYUIOP ASDFGHJKL ZXCVBNNM Enter X
Weigh Group.. Feed level Inseminate Treatment Cows IN Cows at grass/housed Identify Animal Info. Feed Yield/SSC Group Treatment Cows OUT Auto ID Parlour Software Parlour Dairy Production - Automation APHIS Milk Recording Breed Society 3 rd Party Management Package
12 Short Questions Complete the Cover page Attempt each question Return the script to the tutor Thank You