2. Level II Agricultural Business Operations

3.  Manage paperwork  Store documents  Make decisions  Organised  Secure  Well equipped

4.  Essential kit ◦ Computer ◦ Printer ◦ Broadband ◦ Smartphone ◦ Data storage

5.  Processor  Hard Drive  Monitor  Optical Drive  RAM  Graphic Card  Connectivity ◦ USB ◦ WiFi ◦ Ethernet

6.  Office Applications ◦ Microsoft Office ◦ Open Office  Security Software ◦ Norton ◦ AVG free  Internet Browser  Others... ◦ Adobe Reader (PDF) ◦ Email/Calendar (Outlook)

7.  Protect Data from: ◦ Damage ◦ Theft ◦ Deleted  Prevent Unauthorised access to your PC

8.  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

9. 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?

10.  Router/Home Hub/WiFi box  Create an IT Network  Avoid WiFi for intensive tasks  Increase your network coverage  Benefits of a network

11.  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

12. Animal Registration Service Herd information Service Safe and secure online application

13.  iOS (Apple)  Android (Google)  Windows Phone  Visit your Ap Store  “APHIS Mobile”  Free download

14.  View your herd list  Register your calves  Buyer confirmation  Check animal details  Free to download  Free to use

15.  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

16. 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.

17.  Most up to date data available from DARD  Interactive map  Added functionality ◦ High resolution images ◦ Associated data ◦ Measuring tool

19. 1. Bovis 2. Farm Structure survey 3. Online Maps 4. Benchmarking 5. Nutrient Calculators 6. Business Tools 7. Farm Census

20.  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

21.  Many types available ◦ Wireless ◦ PTZ ◦ Ruggedized  Connect the camera to your home network  You own personal camera web page

22.  Enabling technology ◦ Facilities the collection of data ◦ Reduces error ◦ Simplifies information collection  Intergraded with other IT systems ◦ Weighting ◦ Parlour systems

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

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

25. 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

26. 0000 kg 0325 kg Electronic Weigh head Load bars Fixed EID Reader Panels Electronic Tag EID with auto read and auto weight capture 123 456 789 QWERTYUIOP ASDFGHJKL ZXCVBNNM Enter X

27. 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

28.  12 Short Questions  Complete the Cover page  Attempt each question  Return the script to the tutor Thank You