Even more mobile apps for farmers

May 26, 2015

Tools for farmers in the palm of their hands

Is there an app for that?

In this day and age, more than likely. From shopping and banking to travel times and restaurant locations, mobile apps are becoming the way many people consume their information.

Agriculture is no stranger to technology and has wide variety of apps available, turning the farmer’s mobile phone into a mobile office, allowing them to more efficiently track all the activity on their farms.

Farming with tablet

Here are some new apps and technology that can help farmers maximize their time in the fields while being able to compile detailed information about their farms.

F-Track Live
This app, available for Apple and Android devices made its debut during Beef Week Australia earlier in May. It comes with a livestock manager that can track movements, treatments and sales over multiple properties.

The crop manager tracks all spraying, tilling, and harvesting while the silo manager and fuel inventory keeps records of grain quality and fuel usage and storage, respectively.

The app is free to download and offers a variety of purchase options afterwards.

FarmSolutions
FarmSolutions is a multi-purpose application where farmers can perform a variety of tasks including automated irrigation control, and using soil sensors to get a better reading of soil moisture levels.

The application starts at $499 depending on the kinds of services the farmer wants included.

Tell us your thoughts on the increase of technology being used in farming. What kind of apps do you currently use? Would you consider using any of the ones mentioned?

If adding apps to your farm operation is something you’re considering, visit the apps page to search through the best apps that suit your needs.

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