Information Package / Course Catalogue
Farm Management Software
Course Code: DJTA121
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To familiarize students with software systems used for managing agricultural production, resources, and finances.

Course Content

The course includes record-keeping systems, livestock and crop tracking, cost analysis tools, and reporting functions of farm software.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Identifies software commonly used in farm management.
2.Digitally tracks livestock, feed, health, and financial data.
3.Performs data entry and analysis using software interfaces.
4.Integrates decision support systems with farm management.
5.Develops reporting and planning skills through digital tools.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kaya, K. Software-Based Planning for Agricultural Enterprises
2.Delbridge, T. et al.. Farm Management Software: Tools for Modern Agriculture. USDA Reports.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concept of farm management and the role of digitalization
Week 2 - Theoretical
Types of software used in farm management
Week 3 - Theoretical
Planning and record-keeping systems for crop production
Week 4 - Theoretical
Livestock software: herd management, health, and feeding tracking
Week 5 - Theoretical
Modules for labor, time, and equipment management
Week 6 - Theoretical
Financial management: income-expense tracking, budgeting
Week 7 - Theoretical
Data security and advantages of cloud-based systems
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mobile access and remote control capabilities
Week 9 - Theoretical
Data flow with sensor and IoT integration
Week 10 - Theoretical
Integration with decision support systems
Week 11 - Theoretical
User-friendly interface design and training needs
Week 12 - Theoretical
Comparison of domestic and international software
Week 13 - Theoretical
Application scenarios and user feedback
Week 14 - Theoretical
Future trends in farm management software and artificial intelligence integration
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Land Work1224
Individual Work1123
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)53
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
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PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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PÇ-12
OÇ-1
4
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
3
5
5
5
OÇ-3
3
4
5
5
4
OÇ-4
3
3
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-5
2
3
5
5
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026