A user-centric approach for information modelling in arable farming

Authors:
C. G. Sorensen;L. Pesonen;S. Fountas;P. Suomi;D. Bochtis;P. Bildsøe;S. M. Pedersen
Affiliations:
írhus University, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Research Centre Foulum, Blichers Alle 20, 8830 Tjele, Denmark;MTT Agrifood Research Finland, Vakolantie 55, 03400 Vihti, Finland;Center for Research and Technology, Institute of Technology and Management of Agricultural Ecosystems, Technology Park of Thessaly, 1st Industrial Area, GR 385 00, Volos, Greece;MTT Agrifood Research Finland, Vakolantie 55, 03400 Vihti, Finland;írhus University, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Research Centre Foulum, Blichers Alle 20, 8830 Tjele, Denmark;írhus University, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Research Centre Foulum, Blichers Alle 20, 8830 Tjele, Denmark;Institute of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 25, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
Venue:
Computers and Electronics in Agriculture
Year:
2010

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Abstract

Agriculture and farmers face a great challenge in effectively manage information both internally and externally in order to improve the economic and operational efficiency of operations, reduce environmental impact and comply with various documentation requirements. As a part of meeting this challenge, the flow of information between decisions processes defined as realizing a decision must be analyzed and modelled as a prerequisite for the subsequent design, construction and implementation of information systems. This paper defines the actors, their role and communication specifics associated with the various decision and control processes in farmers' information management. Core-task analysis and core task demands from earlier research are utilised as premises for the modelling of information flow from the farmers' point of view. A user-friendly generic FMIS design reference model is the primary objective for the study in which planning, execution and evaluation measures have been incorporated. A user-centric approach to model the information flows for targeted field operations is presented. The information models are centred around the farmer as the principal decision maker and involves external entities as well as mobile unit entities as the main information producers. This is a detailed approach to information modelling that will enable the generation of a Farm Management Information System in crop production.