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uManage™ END-TO-END DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMFOR IMPROVED CROP MANAGEMENT
IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT CONTROL
For years, growers have used computerized irrigation control systems for managing irrigation, fertigation, climate control, and other systems. But that's where their investment in advanced software solutions typically ends. Given today's shrinking margins and increased pressure to expand, the need for a single comprehensive solution for crop management is more critical than ever.
IMPROVING DECISION MAKING
Netafim offers uManage - the industry's most advanced real-time crop management decision support system (DSS). A centralized end-to-end software solution for open-field farmers and greenhouse operators, uManage covers all crop management processes - from planning and control to monitoring and analysis. Leveraging Netafim's industry-leading experience and know-how, uManage ensures precise fertilization, optimizes resource usage, and controls irrigation scheduling - leading to lower costs, greater efficiency and improved agricultural performance.
Designed for greenhouses and open fields, uManage continuously collects data from a wide range of field sensors. A user-friendly, browser-based solution, uManage enables technicians, engineers, agronomists and growers to access, input, cross-reference and share information anytime, anywhere. The solution also improves grower accountability by consolidating information through a secure and centralized platform that is easily accessible to farming personnel and other authorized users.
Part of Netafim's line of market-leading crop management technology (CMT) solutions, uManage complies with the world’s strictest industry standards. Fully supported by Netafim's experienced and professional service team, the reliable feature-rich solution helps growers to better manage their resources, produce more yields at lower costs, and boost profitability.
UMANAGE BENEFITS
Lower operational costs
Optimized usage of resources
Increased efficiency
Greater grower accountability
Improved crop quality and yields
Enhanced revenues and profitability
Netafim, the world's pioneer in drip irrigation, is the leading global provider of drip and micro-irrigation solutions for a sustainable future. Leveraging agronomic expertise, cutting-edge technology and ongoing commitment, Netafim helps customers produce better quality crops and higher yields with fewer resources. Established in 1965, Netafim offers a wide range of advanced industry-standard solutions to meet the unique needs of diverse irrigation applications. From drippers and dripperlines, through sprinklers and micro-emitters, to CMT systems and greenhouse models, Netafim's market-leading products and services enable cost-effective agricultural irrigation for achieving optimal and sustainable results.
ABOUT NETAFIM™
NETAFIM CMT SOLUTIONS
Netafim's line of crop management technology (CMT) solutions includes state-of-the-art irrigation, Nutrigation™, and climate control & management systems. Suitable for small plots, greenhouses and large open-field deployments, Netafim’s CMT systems are installed worldwide in diverse climates and terrains. Netafim’s user-friendly CMT systems optimize resource utilization, enabling growers to save water, nutrients and energy, while improving quality and increasing yields. Complementing Netafim’s market-leading drip and micro-irrigation solutions, Netafim’s CMT solutions help customers grow more with less.
ACHIEVE OPTIMAL AND SUSTAINABLE RESULTS
UMANAGE HIGHLIGHTS User-friendly system: browser-based system that is easy to install, operate and maintain, and requires no
previous technical knowledge
Integrated comprehensive solution: highly integrated, single-platform solution for all crop management processes, from planning and control to monitoring and analysis
Standard-compliant offering: compliance with the strictest industry standards worldwide (e.g. FAO, GLOBALG.A.P)
Fully supported product: continuous and immediate remote support provided by Netafim's professional back- office service staff
Knowledge sharing opportunities: single centralized point of access for sharing knowledge with partners across the business chain
Import/Calibration ToolImports and calibrates Google Earth map and ESRI shapefiles
Dual SidebarShows relationship and location of GIS elements (e.g. geographical area, hydraulic pipes, irrigation valves, irrigation controller, crop unit)
Geographic Information System (GIS)Incorporates maps, satellite images, aerial images and other geographical data
Modular RibbonDirects user to desired commands with minimal clicking
Multi-Configured AppsClient/server•Desktop•Web•Mobile•
Integrated Platform Controls and monitors entire CMT product line
Dynamic Map with Real-Time Dashboard Highlights irrigation activity, alarms, recommended actions
UMANAGE IN ACTION
UMANAGE FEATURES
Report generation: produces customized reports covering areas as small as a single plot and as large as mega projects to improve planning, control, analysis and accountability
Planning/performance synchronization: enables detailed planning that synchronizes the system with regularly scheduled field activities (e.g. spraying, Nutrigation, preventive treatments)
End-to-end traceability: enables the grower to track produce from planting time until arrival on the supermarket shelf
Season management tracking: reviews results from previous seasons to analyze and track upcoming seasonal activity
Query and calculation: carries out a virtually unlimited array of queries ranging from raw material costs to climate and disease prediction
Wizard-based mapping: maps out each field in detail through a simple, step-by-step wizard- based process
Dynamic map presentation: maintains a real-time dashboard that highlights irrigation activity, warns of potential problems, and recommends follow-up actions
Web-based data security: operates as a browser-based system either through Netafim's secure server or directly through an external server
Wizard-based commissioning
Document sharing
External document download/upload
Query and calculation
Season management
tracking
End-to-end traceability
Irrigation planning
Crop: indicates the location of seasonal and multi-seasonal crops along with their growth history and accompanying analysis
Control: controls all field irrigation systems for use by selected technicians and project managers
Hydraulic: indicates the location of all active field irrigation pipes, valves and water transport equipment, as well as relevant performance data (e.g. flow rate, pressure, pulse length)
Geographic: maps out the field's exact geographic location and relevant factual information such as soil type, soil chemical composition and climatic conditions
MULTI-LAYERED GIS SYSTEM
Crop
Control
Hydraulic
Geographic
Incorporating maps, satellite images, aerial images and other geographic data, uManage is an advanced geographic information system (GIS) featuring four layers.
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