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Easy Tips & Tricks For Using Farm Record Keeping Software, By Chris Bomgaars from EveryPig

In our current age of digital transformation, even pork production isn’t left untouched. The introduction of farm record keeping software offers producers another tool for their toolbox. Software for farm record keeping helps to streamline processes, ensure accuracy and offer insights that manual paper records just can’t match. However, in order to harness the full power of farming record keeping software solutions, it’s essential to know some tips and tricks.

Start with the Basics

It may be tempting to jump right into advanced features, but before you do that, familiarize yourself with the basics. Understand the primary functions of the software you are using, like which data fields can be entered, which preferences can be set to your liking, what type of reporting options are available and how the main dashboard features work.

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