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ICT1- IT on the Farm

ICT1- IT on the Farm. Level II Agricultural Business Operations. The Farm Office. Manage paperwork Store documents Make decisions Organised Secure Well equipped. The Farm Office - Equipment. Essential kit Computer Printer Broadband Smartphone Data storage.

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ICT1- IT on the Farm

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  1. ICT1- IT on the Farm Level II Agricultural Business Operations

  2. The Farm Office • Manage paperwork • Store documents • Make decisions • Organised • Secure • Well equipped

  3. The Farm Office - Equipment • Essential kit • Computer • Printer • Broadband • Smartphone • Data storage

  4. The Farm Office – Your Computer • Processor • Hard Drive • Monitor • Optical Drive • RAM • Graphic Card • Connectivity • USB • WiFi • Ethernet

  5. The Farm Office – Applications • Office Applications • Microsoft Office • Open Office • Security Software • Norton • AVG free • Internet Browser • Others... • Adobe Reader (PDF) • Email/Calendar (Outlook)

  6. ICT - Security • Protect Data from: • Damage • Theft • Deleted • Prevent Unauthorised access to your PC

  7. ICT - Security • 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

  8. Rural Broadband • 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?

  9. Broadband & Home Networking • Router/Home Hub/WiFi box • Create an IT Network • Avoid WiFi for intensive tasks • Increase your network coverage • Benefits of a network

  10. DARD Online Services • 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

  11. APHISOnline Animal Registration Service Herd information Service Safe and secure online application

  12. Mobile Apps • iOS (Apple) • Android (Google) • Windows Phone • Visit your Ap Store • “APHIS Mobile” • Free download

  13. APHIS Mobile App • View your herd list • Register your calves • Buyer confirmation • Check animal details • Free to download • Free to use

  14. eSAF – Online Single Farm Payment • 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

  15. 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.

  16. Online Maps • Most up to date data available from DARD • Interactive map • Added functionality • High resolution images • Associated data • Measuring tool

  17. Online Maps

  18. Other Online Services? • Bovis • Farm Structure survey • Online Maps • Benchmarking • Nutrient Calculators • Business Tools • Farm Census

  19. Camera monitoring Technology • 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

  20. Internet cameras • Many types available • Wireless • PTZ • Ruggedized • Connect the camera to your home network • You own personal camera web page

  21. Electronic Identification • Enabling technology • Facilities the collection of data • Reduces error • Simplifies information collection • Intergraded with other IT systems • Weighting • Parlour systems

  22. Basic Sheep Crate Handheld Reader/Computer Standard Weigh Clock Simple EID Sheep Crate

  23. Handheld Reader/Computer Electronic Weigh head Electronic Tag FDC EID Sheep Crate at Greenmount 0000kg 0000kg 0045kg Fixed EID Reader Panels Load bars

  24. APHIS Milk Recording Breed Society Cows OUT Parlour Parlour Software Cows at grass/housed Cows IN Dairy Production - Automation Auto ID Identify Animal Info. Feed Yield/SSC Group Treatment Weigh Group.. Feed level Inseminate Treatment 3rd Party Management Package Auto ID

  25. Assessment • 12 Short Questions • Complete the Cover page • Attempt each question • Return the script to the tutor Thank You

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