This help document explains how you can use fieldmargin to:
Recording these details means you can track total production and help you learn what works and what doesn't work on your land.
To use fieldmargin first you need to map your farm and set your field uses. You can read how to do this here. This is an example of a small 4-camp demo farm drawn out:
How to record fertilizer use on mobile
Tap on the "Field Job" button at the bottom left of the map
Choose the job type Fertilizing
Add the field or fields you are applying fetilizer to by selecting from the list or on the map
Tap "Add Inputs" and select "+ Create new input"
Choose an fertiliser input name e.g. Nitram, or create your own
Select a unit (e.g. kg) and set the input type as Fertilizer
Enter the fertilizer application rate, or enter the target amount of a nutrient and the application rate will be calculated
(Optional) add a due date and tag team members
Tap "SAVE JOB”
How to track cutting dates
First you need to set up the job for the first cut
To do this:
Tap “Field job”
Select Harvesting
Add fields
Tap “Add Output”
Select “Create new output”
Name = “First cut (Bales)”
Set the unit as “Count”
Tag members of the team to the work
Set a due date (This can be a start date or an estimated date)
Tap save
Now you can view this job as part of your to-do list
To view the job simply tap the “To-Do” tab at the bottom of the screen
Mark the work as complete as you finish it from your mobile in the field
How to record the total yields of hay bales
Record the number of bales harvested in a field
Tap “To-do”
Select the Harvesting job
Complete the jobs
Tap “Add Yield”
Add the number of bales collected on each field
Tap save
The harvest record will be on your Activity List, you can view harvest details as part of the field history and field inputs.
After the first harvest you can set up a job for the second cut!
To set up the job for the second cut you can repeat this process but make sure instead of adding the output “First cut (Bales)” add the output “Second cut (bales)”. This means that you can compare the yields between outputs (in this case cuts.)
When you have completed the second cut on this field you will be able to view dates on the field history and view the total output as part of a field input.
Add observations to jobs
Open the Field Job from the To-do list or the activity list.
Write your comment in the bar at the bottom of the screen
You can add pictures by tapping the '+' button to the left of the comment bar
Tap Send
How you can use reporting to view and compare yields within a season
Share the information with others! You can invite as many people as you need to join your farm.
The yield reporter tool is part of our essentials subscription. This is costs 20 R or £35 a year to purchase. Learn more here. If you have any questions please email support@fieldmargin.com