Arable Three-way deal speeds up crop
management decisions • Automatic and secure data transfer • Agreement for seamless fl ow of data • Information exchanged and updated
The agreements are a real step forward for farmers, says Oliver Wood
F
aster crop management de- cisions are now possible fol- lowing a deal which makes it easier for different machines to talk to each other. Farmers and agronomists us- ing the Omnia Precision Agron- omy system can now take ad- vantage of much-improved data connections after the company signed agreements with Claas, Vaderstad and Muddy Boots. Moving data between differ- ent systems or machines has long been a sticking point for many growers. But this is now much easier, says Oliver Wood, preci- sion technology manager for Om- nia’s parent company Hutchin- sons. “For some time now we have been working closely with our in- dustry colleagues to look at how to connect systems together to transfer data using modern cloud computer systems, which means that the user doesn’t have to han- dle any data”, he explains. “We are delighted that we are in a position to be able to offer this not just through one, but three, different systems.”
Saving time
The new connectivity agreements mean users will be able to gener- ate a seamless fl ow of data from
the Class telematics system straight into Omnia. Field bound- aries can be shared between the two systems and yield maps will be automatically sent to the Om- niaHub system and processed. “This is a real step forward for users as it will allow then to make management decisions as soon as the crop is harvested,” says Mr Wood. Reduced data handling will save time – and increase effi cien- cy, he adds.
It will also be possible to use the Omnia Connect app with Vad- erstad E Services drills. Variable rate drilling plans generated in Omnia – or in any other third par- ty system – can now be seamless- ly transferred to the app, which is connected to the drill. Muddy Boots users will be able to seamlessly transfer fi eld and cropping information and fi eld maps between GLGM and Omnia. Information changed in one system will be automatical- ly passed to the other, making us- ers more effi cient as this will re- move double data entry.
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Researchers at Cambridge Uni- versity are looking for arable farmers to answer a short on- line survey which explores at- titudes and preferences around agri-environment schemes. Brexit will see the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy cease to apply in the UK. Cur- rent agri-environment schemes will be phased out and the gov- ernment has announced that the replacement schemes will be centred on the idea of “public
Management decisions can now be made soon as the crop is harvested
money for public goods”. Rather than a basic payment once a year, the new scheme will require farmers to undertake en- vironmental work in return for publicly-funded support. The survey asks how environmen- tal land management schemes might be structured in a way that suits farmers. The research explores the ac- ceptability of different schemes to farmers. Researchers are keen to hear from farmers current-
CropTec debut In addition to this, last month’s CropTec event saw the launch of the TerraMap soil scanning system which uses gamma-ray detection technology to deliver high defi nition mapping of nu- trient properties, pH, soil tex- ture, organic matter, elevation and plant-available water. “With such a growing level of interest in soils, the availability of TerraMap comes at the per-
fect timing for farmers looking for that next level of accuracy in understanding their soils – which has not previously been possible,” adds Mr Wood. Results from TerraMap are used to create maps within the Hutchinsons
Omnia
system.
Maps can be overlaid with addi- tional fi eld information – includ- ing blackgrass, yields and so on, to create accurate, consistent and detailed variable rate plans.
Have your say on future farm support schemes
ly, or previously, in an agri-en- vironment scheme – and those who have never participated. We are keen to hear from a diverse range of farmers in this respect. Findings will be used to make policy recommendations as to how schemes could provide en- vironmental benefi ts while bet- ter aligning with farmers’ pref- erences. With more participating farmers, these fi nding will have more weight so please do consid- er taking part.
Researcher Lydia Collas says farmers completing the survey will receive a summary of the results and a detailed break- down of the estimated of costs and benefi ts – specifi c to their farm – associated with imple- menting such a scheme. In all published material, data will be anonymous and strictly confi dential. To complete the survey, or to fi nd out more information, please email Lyd- ia at
lc591@cam.ac.uk.
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