Topcon Agriculture broadcasts advances in its TAP Feed administration cloud-based software program platform for dairy and beef operations. Platform choices now embrace the free TAP Feed App, and the subscription-based TAP Feed Lite and TAP Feed Professional for dairy producers. For feed advisors, consultants and nutritionists, the brand new TAP Feed Advisor buyer administration device can also be now out there.
TAP Feed integrates feed administration software program with feed mixer scales. Feed mixers effectively mix elements, forming a complete combined ration (TMR). Mixer weighing techniques enable customers to handle and monitor feed hundreds to enhance effectivity, scale back waste, and assist calculated administration methods.
“The simple-to-use feed administration software program is tied on to confirmed feed mixer weighing expertise, together with cellular app and cloud integration, representing the newest evolution in trendy feed administration,” mentioned Michael Stone, vp of product growth for Topcon Agriculture. “Exact administration decreases waste and will increase efficiency. With feed accounting for over 50% of working prices, precision administration is crucial for profitability.”
Two new add-ons are additionally out there, one offering the flexibility to attach TAP Feed subscriptions to third-party feed administration and expertise reminiscent of herd administration, feed suppliers, and extra. The opposite add-on is a sophisticated stock supervisor permitting customers to handle and monitor feed stock, together with enter ordering options, ingredient and stock administration, re-ordering techniques, stock alerts and reviews.
“For the feed firm and consulting facet of the trade, we’re excited to launch TAP Feed Advisor. Many farmers manually report feeding outcomes to their advisors. By adopting a digital workflow strategy, advisors can remotely monitor their shopper’s actions, create reviews, analyze use, and supply insights for improved profitability in real-time,” he mentioned.
