Feed management system

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” background_image=”2535″ background_position=”center”][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”sm:160;lg:200″][tm_heading tag=”h1″ custom_google_font=”” align=”center” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#ffffff” font_size=”sm:44;md:54;lg:64″ line_height=”1.13″]Feed Management System
(dairy farming)[/tm_heading][tm_spacer size=”sm:160;lg:200″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”sm:60;lg:100″][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” font_size=”sm:28;md:34;lg:40″ line_height=”1.4″]Intro[/tm_heading][tm_spacer size=”lg:25″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=”” font_weight=”500″]Nowadays Smart Farming technologies is a cutting edge of agriculture. Integrating innovative IoT, hardware and software solutions is the next step of modern farming on the way of increasing the effectiveness and profitability of the business.

Our client desired to get brand new, innovative solution for for dairy farm management based on integration with different hardware – weight controllers, temperature sensors, etc. The main purpose for the development: collect, process, manage and analyse all flows on farm or feed center using best web, mobile and hardware (IoT) solutions. Value for business – increase profit and decrease costs.[/tm_heading][tm_spacer size=”sm:20;lg:56″][tm_spacer size=”lg:6″][tm_spacer size=”sm:20″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=””]Customer provided an old version mobile app for Windows phone devices that had only a wired connection interface with a weight controller. There was no documentation and no access to sources of mobile application or backend. So we decided to start from scratch keeping in mind problems that customers faced with the current version.

There were 5 main stages of cooperation: development of detailed Software requirements specification (SRS) – 1 month; MVP development and integration on partners farm – 4 months; feedback gathering and support of MVP – 3 months; core development – 6-8 months; features development – still in progress (November 2020).[/tm_heading][tm_spacer size=”sm:20;lg:72″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”lg:56″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][tm_image image=”2820″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” font_size=”xs:22;sm:22;md:34;lg:40″ line_height=”1.4″ css=”.vc_custom_1682585463249{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}” sm_spacing=”margin_top:-1″ xs_spacing=”margin_top:20″]The reasons to develop new Feed Management System[/tm_heading][tm_spacer][tm_list list_style=”check” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Unable%20to%20develop%20or(and)%20support%20current%20version%3B%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22No%20development%20team%20for%20%5C%22old%20school%5C%22%20stack%3B%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Mobile%20app%2C%20backend%20and%20backoffice%20didn%E2%80%99t%20work%20properly%3B%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Bunch%20of%20new%20features%20that%20need%20to%20be%20added%3B%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22No%20ability%20to%20integrate%20with%20new%20hardware%20using%20wireless%20connection.%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22There%20were%20no%20analytics%2C%20reporting%20and%20notifications%22%7D%5D”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][tm_spacer size=”sm:60;lg:100″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” background_color=”custom” custom_background_color=”#f2f2f2″][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”sm:60;lg:100″][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” align=”center” font_size=”sm:28;md:34;lg:40″ line_height=”1.4″ css=”.vc_custom_1682583045781{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]Developed solutions[/tm_heading][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=”” align=”center” md_align=”center” sm_align=”center” xs_align=”center”]The main purpose of the first stage was – develop stable MVP for feed management and distribution for dairy farms. It must be based on integration of third party hardware – weight controller with mobile device (Android tablet) for further syncing to Backoffice. Basic analytics and reports were inseparable parts of the project.[/tm_heading][tm_spacer size=”lg:40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”solution__card” width=”1/3″ background_color=”custom” custom_background_color=”#f2f2f2″ md_spacing=”margin_bottom:29″][tm_box_image style=”05″ background_color=”custom” image=”2249″ heading=”Web application” text=”The system allows digitizing farm management operations and tracking the processes instantly. Detailed analytics, reports and notification as an integral part.” custom_background_color=”#f2f2f2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”solution__card” width=”1/3″ md_spacing=”margin_bottom:30″][tm_box_image style=”05″ image=”2250″ heading=”Mobile application” text=”Mobile application for easy and fast feed management processes. All the actions are tracked and logged in the database. Online and offline modes are available”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”solution__card” width=”1/3″][tm_box_image style=”05″ heading=”Integration with hardware” text=”Weight controller and other sensors provides data directly to a mobile app through WiFi or Bluetooth connection. Farm management processes become fast and easy.” image=”2246″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][tm_spacer size=”sm:60;lg:100″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”sm:60;lg:100″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][tm_image image=”2822″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” font_size=”sm:28;md:34;lg:40″ line_height=”1.4″ xs_spacing=”margin_top:20″]What we do[/tm_heading][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_list list_style=”check” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22SRS%20project%20documentation%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Mobile%20Android%20app%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Integration%20with%20weight%20controller%20via%20WiFi%20%26%20Bluetooth%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Backend%20with%20REST%20API%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Backoffice%20(farm%20management%2C%20analytics%2C%20reporting%20and%20control)%22%7D%5D”][tm_spacer size=”lg:32″][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=””]Besides writing documentation and development tasks we resolved a lot of related issues. F.e. Customer had no hardware chosen as a basic tech solution, so our team took an active part in communication with different vendors, research connection, communication and data exchange protocols etc, checking what is better for Customer needs WiFi and/or Bluetooth based scale modules.
Truly said the R&D process was really exciting and each member of our team was deeply involved into.[/tm_heading][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][tm_spacer size=”sm:60;lg:100″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” background_color=”custom” custom_background_color=”#454545″ lg_spacing=”padding_top:84;padding_bottom:84″ background_image=”2553″][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-8″][tm_heading style=”highlight-01″ custom_google_font=”” sm_align=”center” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#ffffff” font_size=”sm:28;md:34;lg:40″ line_height=”1.4″]Here at CitrusDev
we provide extensive software
solutions for Smart Farming[/tm_heading][tm_spacer size=”sm:30;lg:30″][tm_button button=”url:%2Fcontact-us%2F|title:Contact%20us” md_align=”center” sm_align=”center” xs_align=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”sm:60;lg:100″][tm_heading style=”modern” tag=”h6″ custom_google_font=”” align=”center” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#ababab”]How it works[/tm_heading][tm_spacer size=”sm:30;lg:56″][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” align=”center” font_size=”sm:28;md:34;lg:40″ line_height=”1.4″ max_width=”800px”]Smart Farming is a modern approach towards farm management[/tm_heading][tm_spacer size=”sm:30;lg:56″][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=”” font_weight=”500″ align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1682585842002{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]The concept implies digitalization of farm management processes, deep data analysis, use of internet and communication technologies, software applications, integration with hardware and specific equipment.[/tm_heading][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”how__card” width=”1/3″ sm_spacing=”margin_bottom:30″][tm_box_image style=”05″ image_size=”full” image=”2558″ heading=”Hardware Integration” text=”Hardware for weight, location, temperature control is integrated with the Android mobile application. Hardware sends data to a mobile device via WIFI or Bluetooth connection.”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”how__card” width=”1/3″ md_spacing=”margin_bottom:30″][tm_box_image style=”05″ image_size=”full” image=”2560″ heading=”Mobile application” text=”Data from hardware is shown on a mobile device screen in real time. This increase operations accuracy and efficiency, and ensure production quality.”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”how__card” width=”1/3″][tm_box_image style=”05″ image_size=”full” heading=”Back office management” text=”Back Office receives data from a mobile device. Reports are generated automatically with a possibility to get comparison statistics for various metrics.” image=”2561″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][tm_spacer size=”sm:60;lg:100″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” background_color=”custom” custom_background_color=”#f2f2f2″][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”sm:60;lg:100″][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” align=”center” font_size=”sm:28;md:34;lg:40″ line_height=”1.4″ css=”.vc_custom_1682583377875{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]Problems and solutions[/tm_heading][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=”” align=”center” md_align=”center” sm_align=”center” xs_align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1682583425402{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}” md_spacing=”margin_bottom:39″ sm_spacing=”margin_bottom:20″]Dairy farming is quite far from the development of custom software solutions, that is why our team faced the problem that there were a lot of specific tasks and issues that needed deep involvement into the project domain. These issues were solved due to deep integration with Customer’s R&D team. The other issue related to real farming processes was UX/UI design of the mobile application with high usability and focus on farm staff, real environment and conditions. Talking about technical and engineering issues we should highlight:[/tm_heading][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][tm_list list_style=”check” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Obtaining%20stable%20weight%20on%20working%20truck%20-%20interference%20and%20vibration%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Weak%20or%20no%20internet%20connection%20on%20client%20location%20(farms%20and%20feed%20centers)%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Stable%20connection%20and%20data%20exchange%20between%20weight%20controller%20and%20Android%20tablet%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Issues%20using%20tablet%20at%20night%20or%20on%20sunshine%20%22%7D%5D”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][tm_list list_style=”check” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Developed%20module%20based%20on%20mathematical%20algorithm%20that%20calculate%20precise%20weight%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Developed%20sync%20module%20that%20provides%20an%20ability%20to%20work%20in%20offline%20mode%20(without%20internet)%20and%20sync%20with%20backend%20when%20online%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Developed%20custom%20connection%20manager%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Designed%20day-night%20mode%20and%20light-dark%20themes%22%7D%5D”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][tm_spacer size=”sm:60;lg:100″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”sm:60;lg:100″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” font_size=”sm:28;md:34;lg:40″ line_height=”1.4″ css=”.vc_custom_1682587938743{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Results[/tm_heading][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=””]Developed MVP was successfully installed on 3 farms, first feedback from farmers was obtained.[/tm_heading][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_list list_style=”check” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Farm%20productivity%20increase%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Better%20traceability%20of%20animals%20nutrition%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Yields%20increase%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Animals%20fertility%20increase%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Herd%20management%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Full%20control%20of%20your%20farm%20financial%2C%20human%20and%20material%20resources%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Automatic%20data%20collection%20and%20processing%3A%20costs%2C%20efficiency%2C%20productivity%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Farm%20productivity%20increase%20suggestions%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Health%20and%20disease%20resistance%20increase%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Detailed%20analytics%20and%20reports%22%7D%5D”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ xs_spacing=”margin_top:20″][tm_image image=”2823″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][tm_spacer size=”sm:60;lg:100″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_slider_gallery image_size=”1170×600″ lightbox_enable=”1″ equal_height=”1″ nav=”02″ gutter=”30″ images=”2814,2815,2816,2817″ items_display=”xs:1;sm:2;md:3;lg:3″][tm_spacer size=”sm:60;lg:100″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” background_color=”custom” custom_background_color=”#f5f5f5″][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”sm:60;lg:100″][tm_heading style=”modern” tag=”h6″ custom_google_font=”” align=”center” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#ababab”]Testimonials[/tm_heading][tm_spacer size=”lg:23″][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” align=”center” font_size=”sm:28;md:34;lg:40″ line_height=”1.4″]How our services bring about success[/tm_heading][tm_spacer size=”sm:40;lg:75″][tm_testimonial number=”9″ auto_play=”5000″ pagination=”01″ carousel_gutter=”lg:20″ carousel_items_display=”xs:1;sm:2;lg:2″][tm_spacer size=”sm:60;lg:100″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row lg_spacing=”padding_top:100;padding_bottom:98″ md_spacing=”padding_top:60;padding_bottom:60″][vc_column][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” font_weight=”700″ align=”center” md_align=”center” sm_align=”center” xs_align=”center” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#303030″ font_size=”xs:30;sm:30;md:34;lg:40″ css=”.vc_custom_1682589337616{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]Our projects make us proud[/tm_heading][tm_case_study caption_style=”01″ number=”9″ pagination=”pagination” columns=”xs:1;sm:2;lg:3″ column_gutter=”lg:30″ row_gutter=”lg:30″ taxonomies=”case_study_category:internet-of-things”][/vc_column][/vc_row]