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)◦ Email/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 ServiceHerd information ServiceSafe 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. Bovis2. Farm Structure

survey3. Online Maps4. Benchmarking5. Nutrient

Calculators6. Business Tools7. 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

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

12 Short QuestionsComplete the Cover pageAttempt each questionReturn the script to the tutor

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