Optimize Your Farm Recordkeeping with Smart Farm Management Software
How Much Time Do You Spend on Farm Administration?
Time is money, especially in agriculture. Have you ever calculated how much time you spend managing farm records? With the right farm management software, you can significantly cut down on paperwork and streamline your operations this season.
The Challenge of Farm Data Management
Specialty crop growers handle a vast amount of data daily—from spray logs to compliance reports. One of the most time-consuming recordkeeping tasks is maintaining accurate spray logs, essential for crop health, regulatory compliance, and food safety standards.
Estimate Your Recordkeeping Time
We created a simple calculator to help you estimate how much time you spend on spray logs.
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Why Focus on Your Spray Log?
Spray logs are crucial for integrated pest management (IPM) and farm compliance. A well-maintained spray log should:
- Identify the cause (pest or disease).
- Clearly document the crop application, including active ingredients and EPA registration numbers.
- Be verified by an authorized PCA (Pest Control Adviser) or agronomist.
For USDA and GlobalG.A.P. compliance, a complete spray log should also include:
- Field boundaries or location ID
- Equipment used for application
- Weather conditions at the time of application
- Operator and approver names and certification numbers
- Plant development stage (BBCH growth phase)
- Compliance with product label restrictions
How Much Time Are You Spending on Farm Recordkeeping?
Keeping up with all these details takes more time than most growers realize. Try our calculator to estimate your recordkeeping workload:
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The Benefits of Organized Farm Data
Although farm recordkeeping is time-intensive, accurate data management offers many advantages:
- Better Decision-Making: Track past treatments to optimize future applications.
- Efficient Communication: Keep advisors and operators informed with real-time data.
- Regulatory Compliance: Easily meet USDA, FDA, and GlobalGAP documentation requirements.
How to Reduce Time Spent on Paperwork
Farm management software can help you streamline recordkeeping, minimize paperwork, and simplify audits.
Real Grower Success: Saving Time with Farmable
Rory Nunes, farm manager at Manbulloo—Australia’s leading mango producer—started using the Farmable app in 2022. Since then, he has significantly reduced the time spent on recordkeeping.
“I save 2 ½ hours every time we do a spray.”
Read more about Rory’s experience using the Farmable app to improve farm reporting and audits.
Start Saving Time This Season
Want to minimize paperwork and focus on growing your crops? Get started for free with the Farmable mobile app today.
