ICT1- IT on the Farm
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Processor Hard Drive Monitor Optical Drive RAM Graphic Card Connectivity
◦ USB◦ WiFi◦ Ethernet
The Farm Office – Your Computer
The Farm Office – Applications
Office Applications◦ Microsoft Office◦ Open Office
Security Software◦ Norton◦ AVG free
Internet Browser Others...
◦ Adobe Reader (PDF)◦ Email/Calendar
(Outlook)
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
ICT - Security
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?
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
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
Mobile Apps
iOS (Apple) Android (Google) Windows Phone Visit your Ap Store “APHIS Mobile” Free download
APHIS Mobile App
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
eSAF – Online Single Farm Payment
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.
Online Maps Most up to date data available from DARD Interactive map Added functionality
◦ High resolution images◦ Associated data ◦ Measuring tool
Other Online Services?
1. Bovis2. Farm Structure
survey3. Online Maps4. Benchmarking5. Nutrient
Calculators6. Business Tools7. Farm Census
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
Internet cameras Many types
available◦ Wireless◦ PTZ◦ Ruggedized
Connect the camera to your home network
You own personal camera web page
Electronic Identification Enabling technology
◦ Facilities the collection of data◦ Reduces error◦ Simplifies information collection
Intergraded with other IT systems◦ Weighting◦ Parlour systems
0000kg
Load barsFixed EID Reader
Panels
Electronic Tag
Handheld Reader/Computer Electronic Weigh
head
FDC EID Sheep Crate at Greenmount
0000kg0045kg
Weigh
Group..
Feed level
Inseminate
Treatment
Cows INCows at grass/housed
Identify
Animal Info.
Feed
Yield/SSC
Group
Treatment
Cows OUT
Auto ID
Auto ID
Parlour Software
Parlour
Dairy Production - Automation
APHISMilk RecordingBreed Society
3rd Party Management Package