Parcel
Fields
DEVELOPMENT NOTES:
- Fields mask display changes are introduced from version 10.00.6.10 (April 2017)
- Due to further development some changes of Fields mask must could be still introduced
LAND UNITS HIERARCHY AND TERMINOLOGY
Picture 1: Hierarchy scheme of farms´ land units (obligatory entries are marked)
| FIELDS |
field/land surface as a complete unit for crop production; usually defined within one land use property ( field, vineyard, orchard, meadow, ..) |
| CROP AREA |
part of field, associated with agriculture plant/crops; usually Crop area is defined by producers regards pedologically-geographical field`s soil properties ( by field-crop production) |
| GROUPS OF CROP AREA |
crop areas located within different fields could be gathered/combined into group in order to simplify planning process organization or analysis |
Picture 2: assigning of crop areas into different Groups of crop areas
Fields mask is divided into 5 parts: 1. navigator, 2. field information, 3. Draw Graphic of Field/Mapviewer, 4. Fields details, Field usage and Crop areas, 5. Additional tabs Cadastral parcels on field and users
Navigator
Enables searching of already existing field, entering of new field and importing/exporting process ( import/export icon).
Fields Information
| Field ID |
Unique ID number of the field. |
| Common Name |
You can enter a familiar name of the field. |
| Block |
You can enter a block number which gathers "neighbours fields" |
| Country |
Specify the country of the parcel. |
| Cost center |
Automatically entered cost center ID and cost Center Name; double click opens cost center mask |
| Distance |
Specify how far the parcel is from your farm. |
| Latitude and Longitude |
Specify the geographic coordinates of the centroid of parcel. |
| Area (ha) |
Specify the size of the parcel in hectares. |
| Status |
Specify whether the parcel is owned, leased, rented out or sold. |
| Graphic |
Specify the shape of the parcel
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Draw Graphic of the Parcel
Graphic/Shape of the parcel is only one of the optional attributes of the parcel. With Draw button it is possible to draw a simple shape of the parcel. We can draw a polygon, polygon with holes, multipolygon or multipolygon with holes:
Procedure to draw a shape of parcel:
1. Click on Draw button (Map Viewer opens)
2. Zoom to appropriate place:
- use a mouse/scroll wheel to zoom in and out and
- use right mouse click and hold to pan around the map or
- use toolbars commands (Zoom, Drag) and after that Select to activate drawing again
3. Begin drawing with clicking on the map
4. If you want you can change coordinates of vertices in Info tab of the Map Management. All coordinates are in EPSG:3857 coordinate system.
5. To draw a hole or multipolygon you have to right click on the polygon and select Add Part command
and continue to draw a hole or another part of polygon:
6. After ending drawing select Finish to stop drawing and to continue entering others attribues of the field.
Hints: there are other options within drawing session:
a) drag and drop existing vertex from one to another position
b) Change part (right click on vertex on selected part to activate it and start to change it)
c) Remove Part (active part will be removed)
d) Remove Vertex (remove vertex of activated part)
e) Relative Move (move entire shape to another position)
f) Abs Move (move entire shape to exact postion)
g) use of Undo/Redo possibilities and
h) Erase entire shape in wizzard section:
Edit Graphic of the Parcel
With Edit button it is possible to edit a simple shape of the existing parcel. All commands and procedures are the same as by drawing (Draw command) a new shape. After clicking Edit button it's possible e.g. to erase entire shape, change some vertices with drag and drop or changing coordinates in Info tab of Map Management window, add parts (holes or separate multipolygons). etc.
Field Details
| Land Use |
Specify how the parcel is used by selecting it from the list. |
| Land Slope Over 20% |
If the parcel's slope is over 20%, enter its slope here. Leave empty if the slope is less than 20%. |
| Natura 2000 |
Specify the area of the parcel that falls into Natura 2000 protected areas. Leave empty if none. |
| Strict Water Protection Area (VVO_1_10) |
Specify the area of the parcel that falls into a strict water protection area (VVO_1_10). Leave empty if none. |
| Water Protection Area (VVO_10) |
Specify the area of the parcel that falls into a water protection area (VVO_10). Leave empty if none. |
| Valid from |
Date of validation, usually connected to entry/ or importing date |
| Valid to |
Date of validation; manually entry |
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Fields Valid from and valid to value depends on entering type (manual, import, shape):
a) manually entering of field: Valid from= entering date; Valid to= 1.1.2099
b) import from excel: Valid from= excel value (if empty it is entering date); Valid to= excel value ( if empty it is 1.1.2100)
Currently attribute Fields Valid to- valid from is not automatically connected to attribute CA Valid from- Valid to.
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Field Usage
Fill this in only for permanent crops.
| Fruit Type |
Specify what fruit is grown on the parcel. Select it from the list. |
| Protective Net Cover |
Specify the area covered by hail protection nets. Leave empty if none. |
| Irrigated |
Specify the area of the parcel that is irrigated. If not zero, you must also specify the irrigation method. |
| Irrigation Method |
Specify the irrigation method. Options are:
- Drop Irrigation
- Sprinkling
- Micro-Sprinkling
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| Terrace |
Check if the area is arranged into terraces. |
| Grass Cover |
Check if the area is covered with grass. |
| Purpose |
Specify whether the area is single- or dual purpose (applies only to extensive grassy orchards). Options are:
- Single Purpose (fruit growing)
- Dual Purpose (fruit growing and mowing/grazing)
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Crop area
Clicking on tab Crop area basic information about Crop area are displayed with related time-line.
| No. |
automatically entered number of Crop area |
| ID Crop area |
automatically entered Crop area ID as Field ID_iterative |
| Crop area Name |
automatically entered Crop area name as a CA_ Field ID_iterative; could be changed manually |
| Area (ha) |
automatically entered fields area (by entering new Field automatically first Crop area is created with 100% of Fields area; could be changed manually. |
| Valid from |
automatically entered day of creating Crop area; could be changed manually |
| Valid to |
automatically entered end date of validation of Crop area; could be changed manually |
| Active |
(currently important for production cycles menu) |
GANNT NOTE:
- zooming of gannt could be done in both direction as zooming ( daily display) in and zooming out ( quarter display).
- attributes Valid From and Valid to need to be entered in order to see Crop ( to display Crop area with Plan mask)
Cadastral parcel on fields
| Parcel |
select of Cadastral parcel number |
| Size on Field/LPIS (ha) |
manual entry of cadastral surface under Field; in ha |
| Part of parcel (%) |
automatically calculated percentage of Field , covered by cadastral parcel
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| Sum (ha) |
automaticaly summerized all Fields under cadastral parcles. |
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