Farmtracker: an integrated approach to physical farm management

Abstract

FarmTracker is a computer program which integrates an inventory of farm resources; farm mapping; recording and analysis of paddock and stock inputs, management actions and production (event histories); and planning tools including a pasture growth model (GROW) and a feed budget. This paper describes FarmTracker and the uses of the program in farm management. FarmTracker was developed based on the experiences of farmers and consultants with an earlier package, written by the author, called GRAZE. Keywords: computer program, farm management, FarmTracker