TillageTrack User Manual

Login and Signup

This section explains how to log in and sign up for TillageTrack, an app designed to help Irish farmers manage their farm activities.

Logging In

You can log in to TillageTrack using one of three methods:

1. Email and Password

1. Open the TillageTrack app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Enter your email address (e.g., yourname@example.com).
3. Enter your password.
4. Tap "Sign In".
   • If successful, you'll be taken to your farm dashboard.
   • If incorrect, you'll see an error message.

2. Google Sign-In

1. Tap "Continue with Google".
2. Select your Google account when prompted.
3. Allow TillageTrack to access your basic profile (name, email).
4. You'll be logged in automatically.

3. Apple Sign-In

1. Tap "Continue with Apple".
2. Select your Apple ID when prompted.
3. Choose whether to share your email with TillageTrack.
4. Confirm with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple password.
5. You'll be logged in automatically.

Signing Up (Creating an Account)

If you're new to TillageTrack, follow these steps:

1. Open the app and tap "Sign Up".
2. Enter your:
   • First Name (e.g., "John").
   • Last Name (e.g., "Murphy").
   • Email Address (must be valid, e.g., john.murphy@example.com).
   • Password (must be at least 6 characters).
3. Tap "Sign Up".
4. After signing up, the app will:
   • Create a default farm called "MyFarm1" (you can rename it later).
   • Take you to your farm dashboard to start recording activities.

After successfully logging into TillageTrack, you'll be taken directly to the My Farm screen - your central dashboard for farm management. This is the default landing page every time you open the app.

Visible Information

• Farm Name: Displayed prominently at the top (e.g., "Greenfield Farm")
• Farm Size: Shows total area in both acres and hectares (e.g., "120 acres / 48.5 hectares")
• Location: Includes:
  • Eircode (Irish postal code)
  • GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude)
• Official Numbers:
  • Herd number
  • IGAS/PU numbers (if entered)

Updating Farm Details

1. Tap the "Update Farm" button (top-right corner)
2. Edit any of these fields:
   • Farm name
   • Size (enter either acres or hectares - the other updates automatically)
   • Location (via Eircode or map selection)
   • Official numbers
3. Tap "Save" to confirm changes
4. You'll return to the My Farm screen with updated information

Bottom Tab Overview

The Blocks Tab helps you organize your farm by grouping fields into logical sections (called "Blocks"). Blocks can represent areas with similar soil types, management plans, or geographic locations.

What are Blocks?

• Blocks are sections of your farm where you group related fields together.
• Think of them as folders for your fields—each Block can contain multiple fields.
• Examples of Blocks:
  • "North Pasture" (fields in the northern part of your farm).
  • "Clay Soil Fields" (fields with similar soil conditions).
  • "Winter Wheat Rotation" (fields under the same crop plan).

How to Add a Block

1. Open the Blocks Tab:
   • Tap the 🍃 Blocks icon at the bottom of the app.
2. Add a New Block:
   • Tap the + Add Block button (top-right corner).
3. Enter Block Details:
   • Name: Give your Block a clear name (e.g., "East Grazing").
   • Description (Optional): Add notes like soil type or crop history.
4. Save the Block:
   • Tap Submit to save. Your new Block will appear in the list.

Fields are individual parcels of land within a Block on your farm. Managing fields helps you track activities, soil types, and crop performance more accurately.

What are Fields?

• Fields are smaller sections of land within a Block (e.g., "North Wheat Field" in the "Home Block").
• Each field can have its own soil type, size, and LPIS number (optional but useful for compliance).
• Tracking fields separately ensures precise record-keeping for planting, fertilizing, and harvesting.

How to Add a Field

1. Open the TillageTrack app and go to your Block List.
2. Select the Block where you want to add a field.
3. Tap Add Field (top-right corner).
4. Fill in the details:
   • Field Name: Enter a clear name (e.g., "South Pasture" or "Barley Field 1").
   • Size: Enter acres or hectares—the app auto-converts the other.
   • Soil Type: Select from the dropdown (e.g., "Clay," "Loam").
   • LPIS Number: Optional—enter if available (e.g., "IE12345678").
5. Tap Submit to save.

How to Edit a Field

1. Open the Field List for your Block.
2. Tap the Edit button next to the field you want to update.
3. Adjust any details:
   • Rename the field.
   • Update the size (acres/hectares).
   • Change the soil type or LPIS number.
4. Tap Submit to save changes.

How to Delete a Field

1. Open the Field List for your Block.
2. Tap the Delete button next to the field.
3. Confirm deletion in the pop-up.

Field Activities List

The Activities List shows all farming tasks recorded for a specific field, such as:

• Ploughing
• Sowing/Drilling
• Fertilizer spreading
• Spraying
• Harvesting

How to View and Select an Activity

1. Open the Activities List for your field:
   • Go to your farm's Blocks tab.
   • Select a block, then tap the field name.
2. Scroll to browse activities.
3. Tap any activity to view full details (e.g., equipment used, weather notes).

How to Add a New Activity

1. From the Activities List, tap Add Activity (bottom of the screen).
2. Select the activity type (e.g., "Spraying Chemicals").
3. Fill in the basic details (full instructions for the Activity Form are covered separately).
4. Tap Save to record the activity.

How to Delete an Activity

1. Swipe left on the activity you want to remove.
2. Tap the red Delete button.
3. Confirm by tapping Delete again.

Available Activity Types

TillageTrack lets you record these common farming activities:

Common Steps for All Activities

1. Tap "Add Activity" from your field or activities screen
2. Select an activity type from the list (e.g., Ploughing, Spraying)
3. Enter the date (defaults to today - tap to change if needed)
4. Select equipment from your saved machinery list
5. Add weather notes (optional - describe conditions like "dry and windy")
6. Include comments (optional - any extra details about the work)
7. Attach photos (optional - take new or add from your gallery)
8. Tap "Save" to store the activity

The Activities Tab is where you can view, filter, and manage all farming activities recorded across your entire farm. Every activity is listed with its type, date, and the field where it occurred.

Filtering Activities

You can narrow down the list to find specific activities using filters:

• By Activity Type: Tap the "Type" filter and select an activity type
• By Date Range: Tap the "Date" filter and choose a start and end date
• By Specific Field: Tap the "Field" filter and select a field name

Copying an Activity to Another Field

1. Find the activity you want to copy in the list.
2. Tap the "Copy" button beside it.
3. Select the destination field(s) from the list that appears.
4. Tap "Confirm" to create copies.

What is a Soil Sample?

A soil sample is a report from a lab or testing service that shows the health and nutrients in your field's soil. It helps you decide what fertilisers or treatments your crops need.

• Reports usually include pH levels, nutrient content (e.g., nitrogen, phosphorus), and recommendations.
• You can upload these reports to TillageTrack to keep them organised by field.

How to Upload a Soil Sample Report

1. From the Activities List, tap Soil Sample Reports (top-right).
2. Choose an upload method:
   • Take Photo: Snap a picture of a paper report.
   • Choose from Gallery: Select an existing photo.
   • Upload PDF: Select a file (e.g., emailed lab results).
3. The app saves the report automatically.

Viewing and Managing Soil Samples

• Uploaded reports appear in a list, sorted newest to oldest.
• Each entry shows the report's filename and the date it was uploaded.
• To open a report: Tap its name in the list.
• To delete a report: Swipe left on the report and tap "Delete".

The Reports Tab in TillageTrack lets Irish farmers create, save, view, and share detailed PDF reports about their farm activities. These reports help track work like planting, fertilizing, and harvesting.

Creating a New Report

1. Tap "Create Report"
   • Open the Reports Tab and tap the "Create Report" button (top-right corner).
2. Select Filters
   • Choose what to include in your report:
     • Blocks: Pick one or more farm blocks (required).
     • Fields: Optional—select specific fields within blocks.
     • Activity Types: Select activities (e.g., "Ploughing," "Spraying").
     • Date Range: Set start/end dates for the report.
     • Crops and Varieties: Optional—filter by crop type or variety.
3. Generate the Report
   • Tap "Create Report" again. The app compiles your selections into a PDF.

Sharing or Downloading Reports

1. Open the Report: Tap the report you want to share from the list.
2. Tap the Share Button (top-right corner).
   • Choose an option:
     • Save to Device: Download the PDF to your iPhone/iPad.
     • Email/Messages: Send directly via Mail or WhatsApp.
     • Print: Select a printer or save as a PDF.
     • Other Apps: Share via AirDrop, cloud storage, etc.

What's Included in a Report?

Reports summarize farm activities with:

• Activities grouped by field: Lists tasks (e.g., fertilizing) for each field.
• Activity details: Dates, equipment used, materials (e.g., seed rates), and notes.
• Visual clarity: Clean layout with headings for easy reading.

What the Button Does

• On the "My Farm" screen: Tap "Manage Equipment" to view, add, or edit your farm machinery and tools (e.g., tractors, sprayers).
• In "Settings": Navigate to Settings > Manage Equipment for the same functionality.

Purpose

Farmers use this to keep track of equipment details (e.g., registration numbers, maintenance schedules) for accurate activity logging and compliance.

Actions You Can Perform

Fields to Fill In

• Type (required): Select from dropdown (Tractor, Sprayer, Trailer, etc.).
• Nickname (required): Unique identifier (e.g., "Big Green Tractor").
• Make/Model (optional): Manufacturer details.
• Type-Specific Fields:
  • Tractors/Combines: Registration number.
  • Sprayers: Test/certification date.
  • Trailers: Trailer number.

The Settings Tab is where you can manage your app preferences, stored farm data, and account details. You'll also find tools to send feedback or log out securely.

Overview of the Settings Tab

The Settings Tab lets you:

• Manage stored data (equipment, crops, varieties).
• Submit feedback to the TillageTrack team.
• Log out of your account.
• Check the app version for updates or troubleshooting.

Submitting Feedback

Use the Feedback Button to:

• Report bugs or issues.
• Suggest new features.
• Share general comments.

How to submit feedback:

1. Tap Feedback in the Settings Tab.
2. Type your message in the text box.
3. (Optional):
   • Attach a screenshot (tap Upload Screenshot).
   • Add your name, phone, or email for follow-up.
4. Tap Submit Feedback.
   • A confirmation message ("Thank you!") will appear.

Logging Out

The Logout Button lets you securely sign out of the app.

What happens when you log out:

• You're returned to the login screen.
• Your data remains safe and stored in the cloud.
• You can log back in anytime to access your farm records.