Analyses and report options already incuded in previous OMP versions
Yields:
Estate yield analysis
Yields can be assessed on a per block, per division and/or per estate basis. The yields can be examined for an individual year or range of years. Analysis of current block yields and comparison to historical results and yield profiles will highlight under-performing blocks as well as identify better yielding areas.
In OMP, individual block yields can be analyzed to determine the most likely cause. Is the lower yield due to rainfall, planting material, soil type, density or a combination of factors?
Once a historical dataset has been entered into OMP, far more accurate yield profiles can be determined for specific planting materials, planting densities, soil types and so on. This makes budgeting and yield forecasting more accurate.
The yield analysis features in OMP can assist in whole block monitoring trials of nutrition, field practices and /or environmental management.
Nutrition
OMP can provide detailed nutrient reports that highlight palm blocks that have low, optimal and high leaf levels of the major nutrients. In addition, Mg and K can be examined as a percentage of total leaf bases.
Fertiliser application histories can be examined as well as the number of annual applications (splits) to provide background data, and a more complete picture.
Soil types, planting material, palm age and many other factors can be assessed in relation to nutrient status.
OMP allows field assessments of nutritional status (which are done by experienced managers and agronomists during field walks), to be included in the annual data sets.
Use of these tools in OMP provides agronomists and advisors with comprehensive information upon which improved fertiliser recommendations and nutrient plans can be developed and monitored.
If different sources of fertilisers or different formulations for nutrients are used, palm nutritional responses can be monitored in OMP for each type separately. Is Urea the best source of nitrogen or is Sulphate of Ammonia better?
OMP also provides a nutrient balance estimate so that agronomists can assess whether longer-term nutrient depletion, losses or accumulation are occurring.
Planting material and densities
Yield comparisons between different planting materials and densities can be done rapidly in OMP. If relevant historical data is entered, agronomists may even be able to compare planting materials and densities that were used in the past but are no longer estate practice. Comparisons of yield, frond production, petiole cross-section and so on can be made in detail if required.
Soil types
Relative yields from different soil types for the same planting materials and densities etc. provide valuable data on future yields and an assessment of potential planting areas.
Soil types can also be examined with land preparation methods to examine what effect soil compaction, burning or other practices are having on the longer-term productivity.
Land preparation methods
Comparisons between land preparation methods and the effect on yields can be made and management methods adjusted accordingly. Has the soil compaction and disturbance caused by felling with an excavator caused delayed yield in the younger areas and/or longer-term yield depression? OMP will assist to provide these answers.
Pests & Diseases
Pest and disease outbreaks are recorded in OMP7 and any effects on yield can be examined. In addition, P&D histories are maintained so that outbreaks can be examined over time. Do the outbreaks always start in a particular block or near streams? What is the ground cover in these blocks? Are there soft weeds that can encourage the build up of predators and parasites that will assist in biological control of palm pests? Map the data to build up a visual history!
'One off' investigations
Often there are specific problems that are detected in an estate or in a number of blocks. Isolating the cause manually with fragmented data is inevitably time consuming and often incomplete (i.e. not all factors can be analyzed). OMP is specifically designed to allow the user to create specific queries to isolate possible causes for problems. Once the problem has been identified, a report can be produced (which may or may not be printed) or maps created so that appropriate management action can be taken on the best information. OMP has extremely fast searching and analytical capabilities so different scenarios can be tested rapidly.
Annual reports
An annual agronomy and palm block summary is a very useful reference for other visitors or managers. OMP has extensive reporting and charting features and all OMP can be represented on maps (if the GIS option is installed). A comprehensive annual agronomy report can be prepared in a fraction of the time it would take using manual preparation methods.
Reducing office costs and time required for generating technical reports: OMP data analysis and reporting features are immediately available to generate printed reports or maps. No more late nights spent with a pocket calculator to produce management reports or 'one off' analyses!
If you have a specific agronomic query, contact Agrisoft Systems to find out how OMP can provide answers. |
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