GoField Frequently Asked Questions
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GoField is a technology-driven tool designed to help you make informed irrigation decisions for your crops. The purpose of GoField is to help you improve water use efficiency, increase your crop yields, and reduce resource wastage by helping you deliver water at the right time. This solution incorporates weather data, soil moisture measurements, plant temperature, and other relevant data that we combine with industry-first algorithms to provide you with a unique data set that can help you make informed irrigation scheduling decisions.
Key components of GoField:
Data collection: GoField collects data from various sources, including weather stations, satellite imagery, soul moisture sensors, and crop sensors. This data provides information about the current conditions in your field.
Data analysis: Advanced algorithms examine the collected data to determine the specific irrigation needs of your crop. This analysis considers factors such as soil moisture levels, weather forecasts, plant temperature, crop type, and growth stage.
User interface: You can access all your GoField information through our user-friendly interface that is accessible via a mobile app or web portal. This allows you to monitor your fields and make informed decisions from anywhere with an internet connection.
Decision support: Based on the data analysis, GoField generates irrigation recommendations. These recommendations specify when to apply water to your crops.
Reporting and analytics: You can review historical data, reports, and analytics to help you track the effectiveness of your irrigation practices over time.
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Improved crop yield: Data based irrigation scheduling can enhance the timing of water delivered to crops, ensuring that they receive moisture when they need it most. This can result in improved crop health and increased yields.
Water savings: By accurately determining when to apply water, irrigation scheduling solutions help reduce water usage. This not only conserves a precious resource but also reduces water-related costs.
Reduced operational costs: Efficient irrigation management can lead to significant cost savings. Farmers can reduce workforce, energy and water expenses associated with irrigation practices.
Resource efficiency: GoField aims to improve resource allocation, ensuring that water and energy are used efficiently. This can contribute to sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices.
Reduced environmental impact: By preventing over-irrigation and runoff, GoField can help reduce the environmental impact of agriculture, such as soil erosion and contamination of water bodies.
Increased profitability: Improved crop yields, reduced operational costs, and resource efficiency all contribute to increased profitability for farmers. Higher-quality crops and better market competitiveness can also result from improved irrigation practices.
Data-driven decision making: Solutions like GoField provide farmers with access to real-time and historical data about their fields. This data empowers farmers to make informed decisions about irrigation, crop management, and overall farm operations.
Scalability: GoField can be scaled to suit the size and needs of different farms, from small family-owned operations to large commercial enterprises.
Compliance with regulations: Meeting water usage regulations and environmental standards is easier with GoField, reducing the risk of fines or penalties.
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GoField is a highly flexible platform designed to cater to a wide range of crops, including cotton, corn, sorghum, and soybean. Its data-driven insights and real-time monitoring capabilities empower farmers to make informed decisions tailored to the specific needs of their crops, leading to more sustainable and productive agricultural practices.
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Weather data: GoField relies on real-time weather information, such as temperature, solar radiation, humidity, wind speed and rainfall forecasts. Weather data is crucial for understanding current environmental conditions and predicting future climate patterns that can impact crop water requirements.
Soil moisture information: Soil moisture data is gathered through soil moisture probes strategically placed in the field. These probes measure the moisture content at various soil depths, providing insights into the soil's water-holding capacity and how it changes over time. This information helps determine the current soil moisture status and whether irrigation is needed.
Crop-specific data: GoField incorporates crop-specific information, including crop type, growth stage, and specific water needs for different stages of growth. This data helps tailor irrigation recommendations to the unique requirements of the cultivated crops in the field.
Canopy temperature data: Canopy temperature sensors are used to monitor the temperature of the crop canopy. This data helps assess crop stress levels, as temperature variations can indicate whether the crop is under stress due to insufficient moisture or too much water from water logging.
By integrating and examining data from multiple sources, GoField can generate precise irrigation recommendations. It considers the current weather conditions, soil moisture levels, crop-specific requirements, and stress indicators to enhance irrigation scheduling and ensure that crops receive water at the right time to enhance crop health and yield.
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GoField offers a convenient mobile webapp that empowers users to access their irrigation management data effortlessly, anytime and anywhere, as long as they have an internet connection. With the GoField mobile webapp, users can conveniently monitor and manage their irrigation systems on the go, ensuring optimal water usage and crop health through real-time data insights. This user-friendly webapp provides seamless access to critical information, enabling farmers and agricultural professionals to make timely decisions and streamline their irrigation processes with ease.
As of this season, our webapp has been relaunched and now includes additional features such as the ability to tailor the platform to your unique needs, a training and resources library, and the ability to generate end of season reports, further enhancing its functionality and usability for our valued users.
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For GoField users, we are committed to providing comprehensive support and training to ensure you have a successful and productive irrigation scheduling experience with our GoField platform. That’s why we have created diverse training materials that cater to different learning preferences and levels of expertise.
Our training resources include:
Tutorial videos: Visual learners will appreciate our tutorial videos that walk you through the app's features and functionalities step by step.
FAQs (Frequently asked questions): Our FAQ section addresses common queries and concerns, providing quick answers to your questions.
Email support for direct enquiries: If you have specific questions or need individual assistance, our email support team is here to assist you promptly. You can reach out directly for expert guidance and assistance.
We understand that successful irrigation management is crucial for your farm's success, and our support and training resources are designed to empower you every step of the way. Whether you're a seasoned user or just getting started, our goal is to provide you with the support and training you need to transform your irrigation practices and achieve better results. We look forward to assisting you in making your farming operation more efficient, productive, and sustainable with GoField.
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For specific details about the cost and pricing structures for GoField, please reach out to our dedicated sales team. They will be able to provide you with comprehensive information tailored to your specific needs. You can contact our team directly to inquire about subscription plans, pricing tiers, any additional fees or services associated with GoField. This ensures that you receive accurate and up-to-date pricing information that suits your requirements.
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GoField leverages real-time weather updates to enhance irrigation scheduling for farmers. Its ability to adapt to changing weather conditions and adjust irrigation recommendations is crucial for efficient water management and crop health. Here's how GoField accomplishes this:
Weather data integration: GoField integrates real-time weather information such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and solar radiation.
Crop-specific models: GoField uses crop-specific models and historical data to understand the water requirements of different crops at various growth stages. These models take into account factors like crop type, soil type, and local climate conditions.
Real-time monitoring: GoField continuously monitors soil moisture levels using soil moisture sensors placed at strategic locations within the field.
Data analysis: GoField processes the real-time weather data, combining it with soil moisture readings and crop-specific models. It examines the data to assess the current state of the crop and soil, as well as to predict future conditions.
Irrigation recommendations: This data analysis is integrated with unique Goanna Ag algorithms to generate precise irrigation recommendations. If there is an unexpected weather event, such as a sudden rainstorm or heatwave, GoField updates its irrigation recommendations.
Historical data logging: GoField maintains a historical record of weather data, irrigation schedules, and crop performance. This data can be valuable for long-term planning, trend analysis, and enhancing irrigation strategies over multiple growing seasons.
In summary, GoField adapts to real-time weather updates by integrating data from multiple sources, using crop-specific models, and employing advanced analytics. It continuously monitors conditions and adjusts irrigation recommendations to improve water use, crop yields, and resource usage, all while making the process user-friendly for farmers.
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GoField plays a pivotal role in helping farmers adhere to regulations and achieve environmental sustainability targets in agriculture through its advanced irrigation scheduling and management capabilities. Here are some ways in which GoField contributes to regulatory compliance and environmental sustainability.
Precise water management: GoField uses real-time weather data, soil moisture measurements, and crop-specific information to accurately determine when you need to irrigate. This precision helps farmers avoid over-irrigation, reducing water usage and ensuring compliance with water usage regulations.
Reduced runoff and erosion: By tailoring irrigation schedules to specific field conditions, GoField helps prevent excessive runoff and soil erosion, which can result from over-irrigation. This reduces the risk of contaminating water bodies and helps maintain soil health.
Energy conservation: GoField's improved irrigation scheduling reduces the energy required for water pumping and distribution. This not only reduces operational costs but also aligns with sustainability goals by decreasing the carbon footprint associated with irrigation.
Compliance reporting: GoField facilitates the generation of end-of-season reports on irrigation schedules and performance. These reports can be valuable for demonstrating compliance with environmental regulations and providing transparency to regulatory authorities.
Soil health maintenance: By preventing over-irrigation, GoField helps maintain optimal soil moisture levels for crop growth. This contributes to the preservation of soil structure, soil erosion and helps prevent salinity issues which are essential for long-term sustainability.
Resource efficiency: The precise irrigation management offered by GoField enhances the use of water and other resources, making farming practices more efficient and sustainable. This is especially crucial in regions with limited water resources.
Sustainable farming practices: GoField encourages the adoption of sustainable farming practices by promoting water conservation and efficient resource use. These practices align with broader environmental sustainability goals.
Adaptation to climate change: GoField's ability to adjust irrigation schedules based on real-time weather data helps farmers adapt to changing climate conditions. This is essential for mitigating the impacts of climate change on agriculture.
By promoting responsible and data-driven irrigation practices, GoField empowers farmers to make decisions that align with regulatory requirements and contribute to environmental sustainability. It enables farmers to improve resource use, reduce waste, and enhance crop quality - all of which are essential steps toward achieving agricultural sustainability targets and preserving the environment for future generations.
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The key differentiator that makes GoField the most advanced irrigation scheduling solution on the market is its advanced algorithms. GoField integrates real-time weather data, soil moisture measurements, satellite imagery and crop-specific information with well researched algorithms that transform all this data into precise irrigation scheduling recommendations. These recommendations take all the guesswork out of your irrigation scheduling. GoField also adapts to changing conditions, further helping you improve your water use, crop health and workforce efficiency.
This season has seen the introduction of multi-pixel thermal lens and an additional algorithm. This new algorithm can differentiate between plant and soil allowing irrigation recommendations to occur earlier in the season. This new addition also eliminates the need for the sensor to be moved throughout the season, so you can rest assured that you will have access to reliable data from the beginning of the season all the way to the end.
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GoField is a versatile and adaptable irrigation scheduling solution designed to meet the needs of farmers across various scales and sizes of agricultural operations. Its flexibility and scalability make it suitable for both small family-owned farms and large commercial enterprises. Here's how GoField addresses the suitability for farmers of different scales:
Scalability: GoField can be scaled to accommodate farms of varying sizes, from small plots to large agricultural estates. Whether you have a few acres or hundreds of hectares, the platform can be tailored to your specific requirements.
Adaptability: One of GoField's standout features is its expanded array of choice. Farmers can tailor the webapp to match their unique farming practices, field characteristics, and crop types. This adaptability makes it equally beneficial for farmers of all scales.
Cost-effectiveness: GoField is charged per device, making it accessible to small-scale farmers who may have limited budgets. It allows them to benefit from advanced irrigation management without significant upfront investments.
Local conditions: GoField incorporates local climate and soil conditions, ensuring that farmers in different regions can enhance irrigation practices specific to their geography and microclimates.
Whether you have a small family farm or manage a large commercial operation, GoField provides the tools and capabilities to improve irrigation management, enhance crop yields, and promote sustainable farming practices.
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Ready to transform your irrigation management and improve your crop yields while conserving resources? Take the first step towards a more efficient and sustainable farming operation by getting started with GoField today!
Contact our sales team to learn more about how GoField can benefit your specific farming needs. Whether you have a small family-owned farm or manage a large agricultural enterprise, we have the solutions and support to help you succeed.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your irrigation practices. Contact us now to embark on your journey with GoField and experience the future of precision agriculture.