Dashboards and Apps
Course Overview
Agtech devices collect valuable data, but the real value comes from being able to access, understand and use that data to support decision-making.
In this course, Clare Belfield explores how Agtech data moves from sensors and devices in the paddock, to apps and dashboards that can be accessed on your phone, tablet or computer. You'll learn the differences between apps and dashboards, how they are used to display and manage information, and the role they play in monitoring farm operations.
With insights from Hamish Munro of Pairtree Intelligence, you'll examine what to consider when choosing apps, dashboards and data platforms - including ease of use, compatibility, data ownership and future integration requirements.
Why complete this course
- Understand how data from Agtech devices can be used to inform decision-making
- Learn when to use simple apps versus more advanced dashboards based on your farm setup
- Understand how to organise and prioritise data so it supports decisions, not confusion
- See how some dashboards can combine multiple data sources to give a complete view of your farm
- Understand how to build a strong data foundation to support automation, AI modelling and future technologies
Who should complete this course?
This course is suitable for farmers, farm managers and agricultural businesses looking to better understand how Agtech data is collected, displayed and managed, and how apps and dashboards can support informed decision-making.
What you will learn
- How data from Agtech flow from sensors and devices to apps and dashboards.
- What apps and dashboards are and how they differ
- When to use an app versus a dashboard
- The benefits and limitations of apps, including mobile access, alerts and ease of use
- The benefits and capabilities of dashboards, including data integration from multiple sources; customisation and automation; forecasting and modelling tools and long-term trend analysis
- The difference between supplier dashboards and integrated dashboards
- How combining information from multiple sources can support decision-making, including weather, soil moisture and operational data
- How to share data with farm teams, advisors and consultants
- Key considerations when selecting platforms, including cost, compatibility and data ownership
- How to plan your Agtech system to avoid managing multiple apps with disconnected data
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