COMPUTER AIDED FARM RECORDS

This is the record of all the activities of the farm electronically by using the computer. Computer literacy is the subject of intense debate today. As typically phrased, the issue revolves around the instruction needed to allow current and future decision-makers to effectively utilize the computer technology. Our limited experience with microcomputer use in farm management gives several reasons for the optimistic belief that this technology can be an aid to effective farm decision making.  In many of these instances, the input of farm management researchers and educators could be of valuable assistance.

How to record farm activities with the computer

• Manual process: This involves documenting the farmer records by using pen and paper to serve as a guide in entering the data into the computer.

• Collation of records: This is the next step after the manual process. The information, data and records of the farm are brought together for easy entering into the computer.

• Input of records: The farm records are typed into the computer. Any application may be used in as much as it is suitable. Application such as excel can be very used.

• Storing of records: The already typed data is then stored into the computer memory or an external device for easy access. The record should be stored in a way that it can be easily accessed.