HOW TO PLAY:
Download and Install:
Download Farmdok from the Google Play Store or App Store. Install the app and open it to begin managing your farm operations.
Create an Account:
Sign Up: Register with your email or social media account. After signing up, you can create a profile for your farm, including details about your fields, crops, and machinery.
Map Your Fields:
GPS Field Mapping: Use the app’s GPS feature to map your fields by either manually entering boundaries or walking the perimeter of the field with your phone to automatically create a map.
Field Overview: Organize your fields in the app by naming them, assigning specific crops, and entering details such as size, soil type, and other relevant information.
Task Management:
Create Tasks: Plan your daily farm activities by creating tasks such as plowing, sowing, fertilizing, watering, or harvesting. Assign these tasks to specific fields and workers.
Track Progress: Mark tasks as completed in the app and record the amount of resources used, such as fuel, seeds, water, or fertilizer.
Input Tracking:
Monitor Inputs: Record the amount of inputs used for each task, such as fertilizer, pesticides, or irrigation. The app will help you track how much is applied to each field, allowing you to optimize resource use and comply with regulatory requirements.
Cost Analysis: Enter the costs of inputs to keep track of farm expenses and analyze the cost-effectiveness of different activities.
Document Work Automatically:
GPS-Based Documentation: Use the GPS tracking feature to automatically document your work in the field. This allows the app to record time spent, distance covered, and tasks completed for accurate reporting.
Generate Reports: At the end of each day, week, or growing season, you can generate reports summarizing all the tasks, inputs, and costs for better farm planning and decision-making.
Monitor Crop Health:
Remote Sensing: The app may offer remote sensing features that allow you to monitor crop health and detect areas that need attention. This feature can provide insights into irrigation needs, pest infestations, or nutrient deficiencies.
Growth Monitoring: Record crop growth stages and yield estimates to keep track of how well your crops are performing.
Compliance and Documentation:
Regulatory Compliance: Keep track of pesticide and fertilizer use to ensure that your farm complies with local agricultural regulations. Farmdok helps document these activities for easier reporting.
Export Data: Export field data, task lists, and resource use reports for compliance audits or for your own records.
Advanced Features (Optional):
Weather Integration: Some versions of Farmdok integrate weather data, allowing you to plan tasks around favorable weather conditions and avoid losses due to bad weather.
Machine Tracking: If available, link machinery to the app to monitor fuel usage, performance, and maintenance schedules.
Stay Updated:
Regularly update the app to access new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes.