MODULE 6: Farm Data Collection and Management: Hands-on Simulations

About

In this module you will learn by doing how to collect data in the field, read it and turn it into decisions. You will choose irrigation days with a soil moisture sensor, read frost and downy mildew risk from a weather station, and find a weak zone on a satellite map to draw a variable-rate fertiliser plan. In the last lesson you will look at record keeping, legal records and data sharing.

The simulations are simplified models. The fields are training scenarios; the values shown are not real measurements. NGO trainers and young farmer training programmes can also use this module for classroom practice.

You can discuss the question in the last lesson in the Digital Advocacy Hub.

What you'll learn

Sort farm data by source and record a field observation in full
Read a soil moisture sensor chart and choose when and how much to irrigate
Interpret frost and grapevine downy mildew risk from weather station data, following the official instructions
Find weak zones on a crop health map (NDVI) and plan a field check
Draw a variable-rate fertiliser map and compare its cost with a uniform rate
Keep records with a backup, share data with consent and set up the re-measurement cycle

Target Audience

Farmers
NGO representatives and trainers
Young farmers
Agriculture students

Requirements

No prior knowledge is needed. Completing MODULE 1 and MODULE 2 first will make things easier.
A phone, tablet or computer is enough. Turning your phone sideways makes map painting and the simulation more comfortable.

Curriculum

4 Sections 6 lessons 1 hr 17 min

Section 1: Collecting Data1

Collecting and recording data in the field 10 Minutes

Section 2: Deciding with Water and Weather Data2

From soil moisture data to an irrigation decision 17 Minutes
Weather station: frost and disease risk 12 Minutes

Section 3: From Map to Field2

Weak zones on a satellite map 6 Minutes
Variable-rate fertilisation 13 Minutes

Section 4: Managing Data2

Managing data: records, sharing and re-measurement 9 Minutes
MODULE 6 Assessment Quiz 10 Minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the values in the simulations real?

No. The fields are training scenarios. The values were chosen from ranges in the sources or are clearly marked as scenario values. Your own field needs measurement and expert advice.

I don't have a sensor or a drone. Is this module useful to me?

Yes. You need no device for record keeping, field observation or reading warnings. Copernicus satellite data is free, and the agricultural frost warnings of the Turkish State Meteorological Service (MGM) are open to everyone.

How do I get a certificate?

Complete all lessons, score at least 60% on average in the activities and pass the module quiz with at least 80 points. You can take the quiz as many times as you like.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. All activities open on a phone. Turning your phone sideways makes map painting and the irrigation simulation easier.

Instructor

Uzman Eğitmen

91 Students 6 Courses