Production information management system and production information management program

Abstract

To provide a production information management system capable of efficiently providing on-site information for agricultural production and updating management information via interactive two-way communication.SOLUTION: A management server 2a capable of performing bidirectional communication with producer terminals includes a data storage device 28 storing management information, a transmission / reception interface 2121 that sequentially receives field information from agricultural production sites transmitted asynchronously from the producer terminals and accumulates the field information in the data storage device 28, a field information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 that reads the field information accumulated in the data storage device 28, executes statistical analysis processing, and stores the results in the data storage device 28, a display device 27 that displays the results of the field information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123, and a management information update processing logic circuit 2124 that updates the management information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1B

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a production information management system and a production information management program for operating a computer system used in this production information management system. [Background technology]

[0002] In agricultural production, static pest control calendars (hereafter referred to as "static pest control calendars") are used to control pests and diseases. These calendars contain fixed information on paper, such as the name of pesticide, dilution ratio, application time, application frequency, and application method, in chronological order for each crop being cultivated. The static pest control calendars are updated annually by a compilation committee composed of Aomori Prefecture, the Aomori Prefectural Industrial Technology Center, the Agricultural Cooperative Association (JA), and producer organizations, and are provided to each producer by the JA and other organizations. The large amount of information contained in static pest control calendars makes them unsuitable for carrying around. Furthermore, the wide range of information required makes them difficult to use, resulting in concerns about incorrect pesticide selection and overlooking precautions. Producers must also obtain a new static pest control calendar each year to understand any changes.

[0003] Because static pest control calendars are published once a year, it is difficult to revise or change information about pest control midway through the year after publication. For example, if a pesticide listed in the pest control calendar becomes unusable, it takes time to disseminate that information and the appropriate response. In addition, the static pest control calendar lists both the calendar date (month and season) and the crop growth stage as a guide for pest control times, but because the growth rate of crops varies depending on the climate, there is a discrepancy between the calendar date and the growth stage from year to year, making it difficult to understand the guide for pest control times.

[0004] Static pest control calendars are a one-way information provided by the pest control calendar administrator to producers, making it difficult to properly manage pest control in producers' orchards or to grasp the status of pest and disease outbreaks in production orchards. Most records of pesticide spray history are written by hand on separate forms, and managing the data on sprayed pesticide history when fruit trees are shipped or exported is time-consuming.

[0005] Patent Document 1 describes how pest control calendars created by agricultural cooperatives and other organizations are compiled into a database, and information such as the type of pesticide used on agricultural products is read out in accordance with information on the production area of ​​the agricultural products. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-333704 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] The present invention aims to provide a production information management system that efficiently provides on-site information on agricultural production, such as pest control calendars, and is capable of updating management information through interactive, two-way communication, as well as a production information management program for operating a computer system used in this production information management system. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] A first aspect of the present invention is a production information management system having a management server capable of bidirectional communication with each of a plurality of producer terminals on which a field application capable of displaying management information necessary for agricultural production management is installed. In the production information management system according to the first aspect, the management server includes: (a) a data storage device that stores management information; (b) a transmission / reception interface that sequentially receives field information of the agricultural production field asynchronously transmitted from each of the plurality of producer terminals via the field application and sequentially stores the field information in the data storage device; (c) a field information statistical analysis processing logic circuit that reads the field information sequentially stored in the data storage device, performs statistical analysis processing, and stores the results of the statistical analysis processing in the data storage device; (d) a display device that displays the results of the statistical analysis processing performed by the field information statistical analysis processing logic circuit; and (e) a management information update processing logic circuit that reads the management information stored in the data storage device and updates the management information.

[0009] A second aspect of the present invention is summarized as a production information management method including: (a) a step of storing management information necessary for agricultural production management in a data storage device; (b) a step of a transmitting / receiving interface sequentially receiving on-site information of an agricultural production site, which is asynchronously transmitted from each of a plurality of producer terminals via on-site applications installed on the plurality of producer terminals, and sequentially storing the information in a data storage device; (c) a step of a on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit reading out the on-site information sequentially stored in the data storage device, performing statistical analysis processing, and storing the results of the statistical analysis processing in the data storage device; (d) a step of a display device displaying the results of the statistical analysis processing performed by the on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit; and (e) a step of a management information update processing logic circuit reading out the management information stored in the data storage device and updating the management information.

[0010] A third aspect of the present invention is a production information management program that causes a management server serving as a computer system to execute processing based on a series of instructions including: (a) an instruction to store management information necessary for agricultural production management in a data storage device; (b) an instruction to cause a transmission / reception interface to sequentially receive on-site information of an agricultural production site, which is transmitted asynchronously from each of a plurality of producer terminals via on-site applications installed on the plurality of producer terminals, and sequentially store the information in a data storage device; (c) an instruction to cause a on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit to read the on-site information sequentially stored in the data storage device, perform statistical analysis processing, and store the results of this statistical analysis processing in the data storage device; (d) an instruction to cause a display device to display the results of the statistical analysis processing performed by the on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit; and (e) an instruction to cause a management information update processing logic circuit to read the management information stored in the data storage device and update the management information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a production information management system that can efficiently provide on-site information on agricultural production and update management information through interactive, two-way communication, and a production information management program for operating a computer system used in this production information management system. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1A] 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a production information management system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 1B] 1 is a schematic diagram of a management server that constitutes a production information management system according to a first embodiment, in which hardware resources are formally expressed, focusing on logical functions. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a cherry control calendar. [Figure 3A] 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a production information management method according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3B] 3B is a flowchart illustrating the procedure for two-way interactive information exchange between each of a plurality of producer terminals and the management server, expanding on FIG. 3A. [Figure 4] This is a visualization diagram showing examples of spray chemicals used for pest control in each region. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a pest map obtained from visualization data of sprayed pesticides in each region. [Figure 6A] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a management server that constitutes a production information management system according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which hardware resources are formally expressed, focusing on logical functions. [Figure 6B] FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a formal representation of hardware resources constituting the statistical analysis result determination logic circuit shown in FIG. 6A, focusing on logical functions. [Figure 6C] FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a formal representation of hardware resources constituting the management information generation processing logic circuit shown in FIG. 6A, focusing on logical functions. [Figure 7A]10 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a production information management method according to a second embodiment. [Figure 7B] 3B is a flowchart illustrating the procedure for two-way interactive information exchange between each of a plurality of producer terminals and the management server, expanding on FIG. 3A. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Next, first and second embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description of the drawings, the same or similar parts are designated by the same or similar reference numerals. However, it should be noted that the drawings are schematic, and the relationship between thickness and planar dimensions, the thickness ratio of each layer, etc., may differ from the actual ones. Therefore, specific thicknesses and dimensions should be determined with reference to the following explanation. Furthermore, it goes without saying that the drawings may include parts with different dimensional relationships and ratios.

[0014] The present invention relates to on-site information management for agricultural produce production. In the first embodiment described below, a pest control calendar (control procedure manual) for the cultivation of cherry trees will be used as an example. A pest control calendar is a calendar that chronologically organizes on-site information at the production site regarding pest control in agricultural produce cultivation. Conventionally, static pest control calendars published annually on paper have been common. Note that the agricultural products are not limited to cherry trees of the Rosaceae family, but may also include other Rosaceae fruits such as apples, pears, quince, peaches, apricots, plums, and loquats. Furthermore, the agricultural products are not limited to the Rosaceae family, but may also include other fruit trees of the Rutaceae family, Ebenaceae family, and other agricultural products such as grains, vegetables, legumes, and flowers. Furthermore, the on-site information at the production site is not limited to pest control, but may also include cultivation, seedling raising, and rearing.

[0015] (First embodiment) As shown in FIG. 1A, the production information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of producer terminals X 11 ,X 12 ,……,X 21 ,X 22 ,……,X ij ,X i(j+1), ... via a communication network 4 so as to be able to perform asynchronous communication. 11 ,X 12 ,……,X 21 ,X 22 ,……,X ij ,X i(j+1) Each of the terminals X is, for example, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone used by a producer, or a personal computer (PC), and has installed thereon a field application (hereinafter referred to as "field application") capable of displaying management information necessary for managing the production of agricultural products at the production site. The field application includes, for example, a procedure manual required at the production site, such as a pest control calendar for cherries. The management server 2a is managed by a local public institution or agricultural association, and dynamic management information such as a dynamic pest control calendar is stored in a data storage device 28. The management server 2a uses the management application (management application), which is an installed computer software program, to collect field information at the production site. A plurality of producer terminals X 11 ,X 12 ,……,X 21 ,X 22 ,……,X ij ,X i(j+1) , ... and the management server 2a are connected via a communication network 4 such as the Internet or a local area network (LAN) so as to enable asynchronous communication, and two-way interactive information exchange is possible using a client-server communication method. Also, for terminal devices such as smartphones and tablets that do not have a LAN port, the Internet or wireless LAN that allows wireless connection can be used as the communication network 4. Therefore, in the display shown in Figure 1A, multiple producer terminals X 11 ,X 12 ,……,X 21 ,X 22 ,……,X ij ,X i(j+1) , ... and the communication network 4 are assumed to be wireless connections. In this case, multiple producer terminals X 11 ,X 12 ,……,X 21 ,X 22 ,……,X ij ,X i(j+1), ... may be configured so that some of them are connected via a common WiFi base station. In any case, the management server 2a 11 ,X 12 ,……,X 21 ,X 22 ,……,X ij ,X i(j+1) ,...and bidirectional communication is possible with each of them.

[0016] In the following explanation, producer terminal X 11 ,X 12 ,……,X 21 ,X 22 ,……,X ij ,X i(j+1) ,... are all comprehensively referred to as "Producer Terminal X" pq ". A plurality of producer terminals X each owned by a plurality of producers pq Each of the terminals includes a central processing unit (CPU), a memory, an input unit, a display unit, a communication unit, etc., and is connected to each other via a bus. pq If we focus on the producer terminal X, pq The CPU of the device executes various programs stored in the memory in response to input signals from the input unit and received signals from the communication unit, and pq The producer terminal X in question controls the processing of pq The memory is composed of read-only memory (ROM) and random access memory (RAM), and the producer terminal X pq It stores various programs including startup programs and on-site applications, as well as on-site information for various production sites. pq The input unit of the terminal X includes a touch panel, a keyboard, a mouse, etc., and transmits a corresponding signal to the CPU in response to an input operation from the input unit. pq The display unit of the terminal X can be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) panel, an electroluminescence (EL) panel, etc. pq The communication part of the pq and the management server 2a via the communication network 4.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1B, the management server 2a managed by the manager or management team is a computer system including a central processing unit (CPU) 21a, a program storage device 23, an input device 25, a display device 27, and a data storage device 28. The management server 2a is connected to a plurality of producer terminals X pq By two-way communication with each of the producer terminals X pq It is possible to manage the content of the on-site application displayed on each of the devices. The notation in FIG. 1B represents functional classification. In terms of the actual physical hardware resource configuration, for example, the program storage device 23 and data storage device 28 may reside in the same main storage device, with the remaining portion of the data storage device 28 residing in a secondary storage device. The input device 25 may be configured with a keyboard, mouse, light pen, touch panel, flexible disk drive, or the like. The display device 27 may be configured with a monitor (display device) such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light-emitting diode (LED) panel, or an electroluminescence (EL) panel, but may also be replaced with an output device such as a printer. The CPU 21a shown in FIG. 1B includes a control unit 211 that controls the operation of the CPU 21a, an arithmetic and logic circuit 212a that performs arithmetic operations, logical operations, shift operations, and the like that are the basis of the operation of the CPU 21a, a register 213 that temporarily stores data required for arithmetic and logic processing in the arithmetic and logic circuit 212a, and a shifter 214 that performs logical shifts, arithmetic shifts, and the like in the arithmetic and logic circuit 212a. The CPU 21a can be configured as a computer system using, for example, a microprocessor (MPU) implemented as a microchip.

[0018] The control unit 211, arithmetic and logic circuit 212a, register 213, and shifter 214 that constitute the CPU 21a are connected to one another via buses 218a and 218b. The control unit 211 includes a sequence circuit 2111 that outputs sequence signals required for the operation of the arithmetic and logic circuit 212a, register 213, and shifter 214 in accordance with a clock signal. As shown in FIG. 1B, the arithmetic and logic circuit 212a includes a transmission / reception interface (IF) 2121, an input / output interface (IF) 2122, a field information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123, and a management information update processing logic circuit 2124. The transmission / reception IF 2121 is connected to the producer terminal X pq and stores the respective on-site information transmitted by asynchronous communication from each of the terminals in the data storage device 28, and reads out the management information stored in the data storage device 28 and transmits it to the terminal X. pq The input / output IF 2122 connects the arithmetic logic circuit 212a and the input device 25 or the data storage device 28, and mediates communication between them.

[0019] The field information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 of the arithmetic logic circuit 212a processes the field information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 of the producer terminal X stored in the data storage device 28. pq The on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 reads out each piece of on-site information transmitted from each of the above. Then, it classifies the information into (a) location information (production area), (b) growth information (germination date, leaf expansion date, flowering date, full bloom date, flower fall date, (c) target pests and their occurrence status, (d) chemical spraying date, spray amount, target variety, multiple, spraying notes (weather on the day, etc.), (e) pesticides (fungicides, insecticides, miticides, plant conditioners, spreaders, etc.), (f) fertilization information, and (g) weather information, and performs statistical processing on each piece and a predetermined analysis process. The on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 stores the results of the statistical and analytical processing in the data storage device 28. Furthermore, it reads out the statistically and analytically processed information stored in the data storage device 28 and displays it on the display device 27 via the input / output IF 2122.

[0020] When a command to update the management information is input from the input device 25 via the input / output IF 2122, the management information update processing logic circuit 2124 of the arithmetic logic circuit 212a reads out the management information stored in the data storage device 28 and executes processing to update the management information. The management information update processing logic circuit 2124 edits and executes the management information for each of the sprayed chemicals (fungicides, insecticides), fertilization information, etc., taking into consideration the location information (production area), growth information (germination date, flowering date, full bloom date, predicted full bloom date, chemical spray date), and target pests. The updated management information is stored in the data storage device 28 and then transmitted to the producer terminal X via the transmission / reception IF 2121. pq are sent to each of the

[0021] The hardware resources constituting the arithmetic and logic circuit 212a shown in FIG. 1B, such as the field information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 and the management information update processing logic circuit 2124, formally represent hardware resources focused on logical functions and do not necessarily represent functional blocks that exist independently as physical regions on a semiconductor chip. Therefore, this does not negate the possibility that some or all of the components of the arithmetic and logic circuit 212a may be implemented as programmable logic components implemented on a semiconductor chip, such as "logic blocks" of a programmable logic device (PLD) such as a field programmable gate array (FPGA). If some or all of the components of the arithmetic and logic circuit 212a are implemented as PLDs such as FPGAs, the control unit 211 and buses 218a and 218b shown in FIG. 1B can be omitted.

[0022] Furthermore, the arithmetic logic circuit 212a may have a structure in which a CPU-core-like array and a PLD-like programmable core are mounted on the same chip. This CPU-core-like array includes a hard macro CPU pre-mounted inside the PLD and a soft macro CPU configured using PLD logic blocks. In other words, a configuration in which software processing and hardware processing are mixed inside the PLD is also possible.

[0023] Therefore, the on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 and the management information update processing logic circuit 2124, etc., that constitute the arithmetic and logic circuit 212a can exist as virtual hardware resources in a software program, or as hardware resources in the form of an actual gate array. When all or part of the arithmetic and logic circuit 212a is configured using a PLD such as an FPGA, the data storage device 28, etc., can be configured as memory elements, such as memory blocks, included in part of the logic blocks that constitute the PLD. That is, the data storage device 28 shown in FIG. 1B can exist as working memory occupying part of an individual semiconductor storage device, or it can exist using part of the storage area of ​​the data storage device 28. Alternatively, it can exist as virtual memory using another memory, such as a hard disk drive (not shown), or as a memory block included in part of the logic blocks that constitute the PLD.

[0024] The CPU 21a executes the processing of the management server 2a using various data stored in the data storage device 28 in accordance with various programs stored in the program storage device 23 and in response to input signals from the input device 25. The program storage device 23 stores the control program for the management server 2a, etc. The display device 27 can display data obtained by executing various programs such as applications on the CPU 21a. The data storage device 28 stores dynamic management information (hereinafter referred to as "dynamic management information") stored by the administrator, programs such as web applications and web browsers, programs loaded from outside, and the data stored in the producer terminal X. pq Stores the production site information data received from the

[0025] Figure 2 shows a dynamic pest control calendar as an example of dynamic management information. For example, as shown in Figure 2, dynamic management information for cherry trees indicates that in early June, the trees will be about 35 days after full bloom, the eighth spray will be performed with a 500L volume of pesticide. Furthermore, the number of pesticide sprays and the volume to be sprayed, the five target pests, and the five fungicides and three insecticides used as standard pesticides, along with their dilution rates, are listed. As shown in the dynamic management information, there are 15 possible pesticide combinations in early June. However, if, for example, brown rot and stink bugs occur, there is only one possible combination of fungicide and insecticide that can be sprayed.

[0026] Conventional static pest control calendars are published annually on paper, making it difficult to revise or change pest control information mid-year after publication. For example, if a pesticide registration change occurs and it can no longer be used, the pest control information must be changed and the pesticide must be discontinued. Furthermore, global warming causes fruit trees to flower earlier, which increases the required interval between pesticide sprays, increasing the risk of fruit tree pests and diseases. This necessitates changes to pest control information and the addition of temporary pesticide sprays. While such changes to pest control information can be addressed by holding informational sessions for producers and other stakeholders, or by publishing information on websites and in newspapers, disseminating the information requires time and effort. Furthermore, with global warming, there is often a time lag between the estimated and actual growth rates of fruit trees in dynamic management information, making it difficult to predict growth rates.

[0027] Furthermore, conventional static pest control calendars are provided as fixed information in a one-way manner from managers to producers. This makes it difficult to grasp the actual state of pest control management in producers' orchards, and the acquisition of information on the occurrence of pests and diseases in the orchards is incomplete. Furthermore, the recording of the history of sprayed pesticides (traceability) is left up to the producers, and management methods are not standardized. Many producers have traditionally recorded static information about the history of sprayed pesticides by hand on paper, which poses the issue of requiring low-productivity clerical work when certificates of traceability are required at the time of fruit tree shipment.

[0028] In the production information management system according to the first embodiment, dynamic management information is used, which allows interactive information to be used on a smartphone or the like, instead of the conventional static pest control calendar. For example, pq A field application that displays dynamic management information is installed on the field application server 2a, and a management application that manages pest control information is installed on the management server 2a managed by the administrator. The dynamic management information can be dynamically edited by the administrator on the management server 2a. Conventional static pest control calendars were fixed information created in advance by referring to weather forecasts for the implementation year, etc. This meant that unexpected climate and environmental changes could cause changes in fruit tree growth conditions and pest infestations, making it difficult to respond to situations where it was necessary to change the field information at the production site. The production information management system of the first embodiment allows the administrator to obtain in real time field information at the production site entered by producers into the field application in addition to environmental changes predicted from dynamically updated weather forecasts, etc., and to change the dynamic management information in real time, taking into account the impact on fruit tree growth. Furthermore, because producers input and store field information for each event, such as fruit tree growth and pest control, in the field application, the administrator can correct or change the data described in the dynamic management information in real time for each event and notify producers of the change. Furthermore, it will be possible to collect on-site information in real time from on-site apps of many producers across a wide area, enabling the acquisition of big data. As a result, it will be possible to visualize what kind of pest control measures are being implemented in each area, as well as the occurrence status of pests and diseases, in a dynamic and interactive manner.

[0029] -Production information management method- [Management Server Operation] The operation procedure of the management server 2a in the production information management method according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. pqWhen the on-site application is launched in a web browser, a connection request is made to the management server 2a via the communication network 4. The on-site application includes not only computer software programs but also setting files, data storage files, various libraries, etc. other than computer software programs. In step S11, the management server 2a requests the producer terminal X pq In response to the connection request from the management application, the management server 2a and the producer terminal X pq The management app includes not only computer software programs, but also configuration files and data storage files, various libraries, etc. After the connection is established, the producer enters the information about the fruit production site into the field app and saves it in memory. Producer's terminal X pq The site information of the fruit tree production site stored in the memory is transmitted to the management server 2a. The site information includes, for example, location information (production area), growth information (germination date, flowering date, full bloom date, predicted full bloom date, and chemical spray date), target pests and diseases, chemicals to be sprayed (fungicides, insecticides), and fertilization information. Of the site information of the production site, the control information related to pest control includes growth information, target pests and diseases, and chemicals to be sprayed.

[0030] In the management server 2a, the transmission / reception IF 2121 of the management application stores the site information received in step S12 in the data storage device 28. Furthermore, in step S12, the site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 of the management server 2a reads the site information from the data storage device 28 and performs statistical analysis processing of the site information. The site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 classifies and organizes information into (a) location information (production area), (b) growth information (germination date, flowering date, full-bloom date, predicted full-bloom date, and chemical spray date), (c) target pests and diseases, (d) chemicals sprayed (fungicides, insecticides), and (e) fertilization information, and statistically processes each of the classified and organized information. The site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 further performs predetermined analysis processing on the statistically processed information. Thereafter, the site information statistical and analysis processing logic circuit 2123 displays the results of the statistical and analysis processing on the display device 27 via the input / output IF 2122.

[0031] The manager carefully examines the on-site information after statistical and analytical processing displayed on the display device 27 and determines whether the dynamic management information (hereinafter abbreviated as "management information") needs to be updated. For example, in early June in the dynamic pest control calendar shown in FIG. 2 as an example of management information, the manager determines whether the fruit trees are in the state "about 35 days after full bloom," which is the condition for the time of spraying the pesticide. If the fruit trees are in the state "about 35 days after full bloom," the manager determines that updating the management information is unnecessary and inputs a command to the input device 25 that the management information does not need to be updated. The command that the management information does not need to be updated is sent from the input device 25 via the input / output IF 2122 to the management information update processing logic circuit 2124. The management information update processing logic circuit 2124 that has input the command that the management information does not need to be updated reads out the management information stored in the data storage device 28 in step S17 and transmits the management information to the producer terminal X via the transmission / reception IF 2121. pq After the transmission is completed, in step S18, the management server 2a and the producer terminal X pq Disconnect and exit.

[0032] If the manager determines that the management information needs to be updated, the manager inputs a command to the input device 25 indicating that the management information needs to be updated. The manager takes into consideration location information (production area), growth information (germination date, flowering date, full bloom date, expected full bloom date, and chemical spray date), and target pests, and inputs spray chemicals (fungicide, insecticide), fertilization information, and the like, as necessary, into the input device 25. The command indicating that the management information needs to be updated and data necessary for the update, such as the spray chemicals (fungicide, insecticide) and fertilization information, are sent from the input device 25 via the input / output IF 2122 to the management information update processing logic circuit 2124. Having received the command indicating that the management information needs to be updated and the data necessary for the update, the management information update processing logic circuit 2124 executes processing to update the management information in step S16. The management information update processing logic circuit 2124 reads the management information stored in the data storage device 28, and edits and updates the management information as necessary using the data input from the input device 25, such as the spray chemicals (fungicide, insecticide) and fertilization information. The updated management information is stored in the data storage device 28. Thereafter, in step S17, the management information stored in the data storage device 28 is read out and transmitted to the producer terminal X via the transmission / reception IF 2121. pq After the transmission is completed, in step S18, the management server 2a and the producer terminal X pq Disconnect and exit.

[0033] [Two-way interactive information exchange] The procedure for two-way interactive information exchange in the production information management method according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 3B. In step S21, a plurality of producers access a plurality of producer terminals X pq When each of the on-site applications is launched in a web browser, a connection request to the management server 2a is made asynchronously via the communication network 4. In step S11, the management server 2a receives a request from the plurality of producer terminals X pq In response to each connection request from the management server 2a, the management application communicates with the management server 2a and multiple producer terminals X. pq Asynchronously establish connections with multiple producer terminals X pqAfter the asynchronous connection between each of the terminals X and the management server 2a is established, each of the multiple producers inputs the field information (field data) of the fruit tree production site into the field application and stores it in the memory of each of the multiple producer terminals X. pq The field data of the fruit tree production field stored in each memory is asynchronously transmitted to the management server 2a in step S22. The field data includes, for example, location information, growth information, target pests, sprayed chemicals, fertilization information, etc.

[0034] In the management server 2a, the transmission / reception IF 2121 of the management application transmits the information received in step S12 to the plurality of producer terminals X. pq After a certain period of time has passed, the management server 2a stores the field data from the plurality of producer terminals X stored in the data storage device 28. pq The on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 reads out on-site data from the terminals X and performs statistical analysis of the on-site data. The on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 reads out (a) location information, (b) growth information, (c) target pests and their occurrence status, (d) pesticide spraying date, spray amount, target variety, multiple, spraying notes, (e) pesticide, (f) fertilization information, and (g) weather information from multiple producer terminals X. pq The site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 further performs predetermined analysis processing on the statistically processed comprehensive information (concentrated information). Thereafter, in step S14, the site information statistical / analysis processing logic circuit 2123 displays the results of the statistical / analysis processing on the display device 27 via the input / output IF 2122.

[0035] The manager carefully examines the field data after statistical and analytical processing displayed on the display device 27 and determines whether the management information (management data) needs to be updated. If the manager determines that the management data does not need to be updated, he inputs a command to the input device 25 that the management data does not need to be updated. The command that the management data does not need to be updated is sent from the input device 25 via the input / output IF 2122 to the management information update processing logic circuit 2124. The management information update processing logic circuit 2124 that has input the command that the management data does not need to be updated reads out the management data stored in the data storage device 28 in step S17 and transmits the management data to the multiple producer terminals X via the transmission / reception IF 2121. pq In step S27, the terminals X pq receives the management data. pq Multiple producers who view each of the on-site apps can spray pesticides and apply fertilizer according to the display of each on-site app. pq When the transmission to each of the terminals X is completed, in step S18, the connection to the management server 2a is terminated asynchronously, and in step S28, the terminals X pq Asynchronously terminates the connection.

[0036] If the manager determines that the management data needs to be updated, the manager or manager team inputs a command to the input device 25 indicating that the management data needs to be updated. The manager or manager team considers location information, growth information, target pests and diseases, and the predicted optimal spraying time, and inputs information on spray chemicals, fertilization, and the like into the input device 25 as needed. The command indicating that the management data needs to be updated and data required for the update, such as spray chemicals and fertilization information, are sent from the input device 25 to the management information update processing logic circuit 2124 via the input / output IF 2122. Upon receiving the command indicating that the management data needs to be updated and the data required for the update, the management information update processing logic circuit 2124 executes processing to update the management data in step S16. The management information update processing logic circuit 2124 reads the management data stored in the data storage device 28 and edits and updates the management data as needed using the data on spray chemicals, fertilization, and the like input from the input device 25. The updated management data is stored in the data storage device 28. Thereafter, in step S17, the management data stored in the data storage device 28 is read out, and the updated management data is transmitted to the plurality of producer terminals X via the transmission / reception IF 2121. pq In step S27, the terminals X pq Each of the producer terminals X receives the updated management data. pq Multiple producers who view the on-site app can spray pesticides and apply fertilizers according to the updated management data displayed on their respective on-site apps. pq When the transmission to the terminals X is completed, in step S18, the connection to the management server 2a is terminated asynchronously, and in step S28, pq Asynchronously terminates the connection.

[0037] For example, due to climate change such as global warming, the full bloom date may shift and the interval between spraying pesticides may become too long, increasing the risk of pest outbreaks in fruit trees. Therefore, the management information is updated to include the distribution of pesticides. After pest control is implemented, multiple producers input the pest control information into the on-site application and save it in memory. The pest control information saved in the memory of each of the multiple producer terminals is sent to the management server 2a in step S22. In the management server 2a, the management application sends the pest control information to the multiple producer terminals X. pq In step S12, the pest control information transmitted from each of the producers is received and sequentially registered in the data storage device 28 for each of the producers. The pest control information registered in the data storage device 28 is accumulated together with the pest control information of the other producers and managed as shared information. If no new field information is input to the management information, in step S18, the connection to the management server 2a is terminated, and in step S28, the pest control information transmitted from each of the producer terminals X is registered in the data storage device 28 for each of the producers. pq The connection is terminated asynchronously.

[0038] According to the production information management method of the first embodiment, a plurality of producer terminals X owned by a plurality of producers pq The management server 2a managed by the manager or the manager team can asynchronously exchange interactive information in two directions via a communication network 4 using a client-server communication method. pq The data is input by multiple producers into the on-site application installed on each computer and stored in memory. The on-site information of each fruit tree production site stored in memory is collected by the management application on the management server 2a managed by the manager or manager team via the communication network 4, and is sequentially registered and accumulated in the data storage device 28. It is possible to obtain on-site information of production sites in real time from the management information of many multiple producers over a wide area, and data analysis of a variety of on-site information becomes possible.

[0039] For example, as shown in Figures 4(a)-(c), data analysis of field information for "approximately 35 days after full bloom" in each region of Aomori Prefecture is conducted based on the management information shown in Figure 2. Then, a "visualization of sprayed pesticides" display is dynamically generated, allowing for interactive, dynamic understanding of the pesticides used against the target pests. It can be seen that Amistar 10 Flowable (Amistar) is commonly used in Kuroishi City and Gonohe Town, while Fantasista Water Dispersible Granules (Fantasista) is commonly used in Aomori City. It can be seen that Telstar Flowable (Telstar) is commonly used in Kuroishi City, while Teppan Liquid (Teppan) is commonly used in Aomori City and Gonohe Town. Based on the sprayed pesticide visualization data shown in Figure 4, a pest map is also dynamically displayed as shown in Figure 5.

[0040] As described above, the management information allows for dynamic correction and modification of information related to pest control at any time, and can also be easily disseminated to multiple producers and other related parties. Furthermore, for example, by inputting the flowering dates of fruit trees in the orchards of multiple producers into the management information, it becomes possible to predict with high accuracy the expected growth rates of fruit trees in those orchards, and it also becomes possible to dynamically plan pesticide spray schedules through interactive communication.

[0041] The production information management system according to the first embodiment is a two-way interactive information exchange tool between a manager or manager team and multiple producers, enabling appropriate pest control management in the orchards of multiple producers. For example, it enables optimal pest control (custom-made pest control) tailored to the specific pest and disease occurrence conditions of each orchard. Furthermore, the pest control app's pesticide selection screen has a function that does not display pesticides of the same type as those used last time, thereby preventing the development of pesticide resistance (tolerance). As a result, it can contribute to sustainable fruit production (SDGs).

[0042] Furthermore, the production information management system according to the first embodiment uses a pest and disease map obtained by analyzing data from on-site production site information to enable real-time understanding of the pest and disease occurrence status over a wide area, enabling more appropriate, dynamic, and interactive pest control guidance. The pesticide spray record information collected by the production information management system according to the first embodiment facilitates management of the history of pesticide sprays (traceability). Therefore, in the data storage device 28 of the management server 2a, it is easy to search for fruit orchards that comply with the pesticide residue standards of the export destination, for example, those that do not use specific pesticides, enabling efficient export of fruit.

[0043] In addition, in the production information management system according to the first embodiment, a plurality of producers use a plurality of producer terminals X pq The field information input and saved in each of the above is sequentially stored and accumulated in the data storage device 28 of the management server 2a. Therefore, the function of viewing the pesticide spray history for the past fiscal year can be provided to multiple producer terminals X pq If you grant this to each of them, they will be available for viewing at any time.

[0044] (Second embodiment) The production information management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of producer terminals X, as shown in FIG. 11 ,X 12 ,……,X 21 ,X 22 ,……,X ij ,X i(j+1) , ... via a communication network 4 so as to be able to perform asynchronous communication. 11 ,X 12 ,……,X 21 ,X 22 ,……,X ij ,X i(j+1) ,... are all comprehensively referred to as "Producer Terminal X" pq The management server 2b is a server that manages multiple producer terminals X. pqAs shown in FIG. 6A, the management server 2b is a computer system including a CPU 21b, a program storage device 23, an input device 25, a display device 27, and a data storage device 28. The CPU 21b shown in FIG. 6A includes a control unit 211 that controls the operation of the CPU 21b, an arithmetic and logic circuit 212b that performs arithmetic operations, logical operations, shift operations, and the like that are the core of the operation of the CPU 21b, a register 213 that temporarily stores data necessary for the arithmetic and logic processing in the arithmetic and logic circuit 212b, and a shifter 214 that performs logical shifts, arithmetic shifts, and the like in the arithmetic and logic circuit 212b. The CPU 21b can be configured as a computer system using, for example, an MPU implemented as a microchip.

[0045] The control unit 211, arithmetic and logic circuit 212b, register 213, and shifter 214 that constitute the CPU 21b are connected to one another via buses 218a and 218b. The control unit 211 includes a sequence circuit 2111 that outputs sequence signals required for the operation of the arithmetic and logic circuit 212b, register 213, and shifter 214 in accordance with a clock signal. As shown in FIG. 6A, the arithmetic and logic circuit 212b includes a transmission / reception IF 2121, an input / output IF 2122, a field information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123, and a management information generation processing logic circuit 2126. The transmission / reception IF 2121 is connected to the producer terminal X pq and stores the respective on-site information transmitted by asynchronous communication from each of the terminals in the data storage device 28, and reads out the management information stored in the data storage device 28 and transmits it to the terminal X. pq The input / output IF 2122 connects the arithmetic logic circuit 212b and the input device 25 or the data storage device 28, and mediates communication between them.

[0046] The field information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 of the arithmetic logic circuit 212b processes the field information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 of the producer terminal X stored in the data storage device 28. pqThe on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 reads out each of the on-site information transmitted from each of the above. Then, it classifies the information into (a) location information, (b) growth information, (c) target pests and their occurrence status, (d) pesticide spraying date and spray amount, etc., (e) pesticides, (f) fertilization information, and (g) weather information, and performs statistical processing and predetermined analytical processing for each. The on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 stores the results of the statistical and analytical processing in the data storage device 28. Furthermore, it reads out the statistically and analytically processed information stored in the data storage device 28 and displays it on the display device 27 via the input / output IF 2122.

[0047] The data storage device 28 can store and accumulate field information and pesticide spray history from past years. By machine learning the past field information and pesticide spray history, more efficient pest control guidance becomes possible. The statistical analysis result judgment logic circuit 2125 of the arithmetic logic circuit 212b judges the statistical analysis result of the producer terminal X stored in the data storage device 28. pq The statistical analysis result determination logic circuit 2125 reads real-time and past on-site information transmitted from each of the above and automatically determines whether management information needs to be updated by deep learning of the on-site information. That is, as shown in FIG. 6B, the statistical analysis result determination logic circuit 2125 is composed of a first input layer shown on the far left, a second layer position information (production area) determination circuit 2125a, a third layer growth information determination circuit 2125b, a fourth layer sprayed chemical determination circuit 2125c, a fifth layer fertilization information determination circuit 2125d, and a sixth layer output layer shown on the far right. The position information (production area) determination circuit 2125a, the growth information determination circuit 2125b, the sprayed chemical determination circuit 2125c, and the fertilization information determination circuit 2125d constitute a hidden layer.

[0048] The first input layer is composed of neuron circuits divided into an upper classification layer for fruit trees, grains, vegetables, legumes, flowers, etc., an intermediate classification layer within the upper classification layer, such as for fruit trees, such as Rosaceae, Rutaceae, and Ebenaceae, and an even lower classification layer within the intermediate classification layer, such as for Rosaceae, such as cherry, apple, pear, quince, peach, apricot, plum, and loquat. The upper, intermediate, and lower classification layers record pest control histories (control procedures) for each pest, including data from past years. The second layer, location information (production area) determination circuit 2125a, records pest control histories (control procedures) categorized by production area, such as Kuroishi City, Aomori City, and Gonohe Town, including data from past years. The third layer growth information determination circuit 2125b classifies growth information such as germination date, flowering date, full bloom date, predicted full bloom date, and pesticide spray date in accordance with the first layer input layer. The fourth layer spray pesticide determination circuit 2125c stores the relationship between target pests and pesticides to be sprayed, such as fungicides and insecticides, so that the pesticide to be sprayed can be determined. The fifth layer fertilization information determination circuit 2125d classifies fertilization information in accordance with the first layer input layer and the second layer position information, so that the fertilization information can be determined.

[0049] The location information (production area) determination circuit 2125a and the growth information determination circuit 2125b are convolutional layers, while the spraying chemical determination circuit 2125c and the fertilization information determination circuit 2125d are pooling layers. The convolutional layer extracts local features from the field information. The pooling layer aggregates the field information into smaller pieces. The pooling process spatially blurs the field information, and the final output layer is a fully connected layer that aggregates all the information, automatically determining whether the management information needs to be updated. By configuring a neural network like the one shown in Figure 6B, a predetermined analysis process is performed on the field information to determine whether the management information needs to be updated.

[0050] When a command to update the management information is input from the on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123, the management information generation processing logic circuit 2126 of the arithmetic logic circuit 212b reads the management information stored in the data storage device 28, generates new management information, and executes processing to update the management information. That is, as shown in FIG. 6C , the management information generation processing logic circuit 2126 is composed of a first input layer shown on the left, a second position information (production area) generation circuit 2126a, a third growth information generation circuit 2126b, a fourth layer sprayed pesticide generation circuit 2126c, a fifth layer fertilization information generation circuit 2126d, and a sixth output layer shown on the right. The position information (production area) generation circuit 2126a, the growth information generation circuit 2126b, the sprayed pesticide generation circuit 2126c, and the fertilization information generation circuit 2126d constitute a hidden layer.

[0051] The first input layer is composed of neuron circuits divided into an upper classification layer for fruit trees, grains, vegetables, legumes, flowers, etc., an intermediate classification layer within the upper classification layer, such as for fruit trees, such as Rosaceae, Rutaceae, and Ebenaceae, and a lower classification layer within the intermediate classification layer, such as for Rosaceae, such as cherry, apple, pear, quince, peach, apricot, plum, and loquat. The upper, intermediate, and lower classification layers record pest control calendars (control procedures) for each pest, including data from past years. The second layer, a location information (production area) generation circuit 2126a, records pest control calendars (control procedures) categorized by production area, such as Kuroishi City, Aomori City, and Gonohe Town, including data from past years. The third layer, a growth information generation circuit 2126b, classifies growth information, such as germination date, flowering date, and full bloom date, according to the first input layer. The fourth layer's spray chemical generation circuit 2126c stores the relationship between target pests and spray chemicals such as fungicides and insecticides, so that spray chemicals can be generated in accordance with the growth information in the third layer. The fifth layer's fertilization information generation circuit 2126d classifies fertilization information in accordance with the first layer's input layer, the second layer's position information, and the third layer's growth information, so that fertilization information can be generated.

[0052] The location information (production area) generation circuit 2126a and the growth information generation circuit 2126b are convolutional layers, while the spraying pesticide generation circuit 2126c and the fertilization information generation circuit 2126d are pooling layers. The convolutional layers extract the features necessary for the management information. The pooling layer aggregates the management information into smaller pieces. The pooling process spatially blurs the management information, and by making the final output layer a fully connected layer, all the information is aggregated, allowing the management information to be automatically generated. By configuring a neural network as shown in FIG. 6C, processing is performed to automatically generate management information for each of the spray chemicals (fungicides, insecticides) and fertilization information, etc., taking into consideration location information (production area), growth information (germination date, flowering date, full-bloom date, target pests, etc.). The management information generation processing logic circuit 2126 stores the generated new management information in the data storage device 28. Furthermore, the new management information stored in the data storage device 28 is read out and displayed on the display device 27 via the input / output IF 2122. The manager or manager team can confirm the new management information automatically generated by the management information generation processing logic circuit 2126. The management information confirmed by the manager or manager team is stored in the data storage device 28, and then transmitted to the producer terminal X via the transmission / reception IF 2121. pq are sent to each of the

[0053] The on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 and the management information generation processing logic circuit 2126, which are hardware resources constituting the arithmetic and logic circuit 212b shown in FIG. 6A, formally represent hardware resources focusing on logical functions and do not necessarily represent functional blocks that exist independently as physical regions on a semiconductor chip. Therefore, this does not negate the possibility that some or all of the configuration of the arithmetic and logic circuit 212b may be actually configured as programmable logic components implemented on a semiconductor chip, such as "logic blocks" of a PLD such as an FPGA. If some or all of the configuration of the arithmetic and logic circuit 212b is configured using a PLD such as an FPGA, the control unit 211 and buses 218a and 218b shown in FIG. 6A can be omitted.

[0054] Furthermore, the arithmetic logic circuit 212b may have a structure in which a CPU-core-like array and a PLD-like programmable core are mounted on the same chip. This CPU-core-like array includes a hard macro CPU pre-mounted inside the PLD and a soft macro CPU configured using PLD logic blocks. In other words, a configuration in which software processing and hardware processing are mixed inside the PLD may be used.

[0055] Therefore, the on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 and the management information generation processing logic circuit 2126, etc., that constitute the arithmetic and logic circuit 212b can exist as virtual hardware resources in a software program, or as hardware resources in the form of an actual gate array. When all or part of the arithmetic and logic circuit 212b is configured using a PLD such as an FPGA, the data storage device 28, etc., can be configured as memory elements, such as memory blocks, included in part of the logic blocks that constitute the PLD. That is, the data storage device 28 shown in FIG. 6A can exist as working memory occupying part of an individual semiconductor storage device, or it can exist using part of the storage area of ​​the data storage device 28. Alternatively, it can exist as virtual memory using another memory, such as a hard disk drive (not shown), or as a memory block included in part of the logic blocks that constitute the PLD.

[0056] The CPU 21b executes the processing of the management server 2b using various data stored in the data storage device 28 in accordance with various programs stored in the program storage device 23 and in response to input signals from the input device 25. The program storage device 23 stores the control program for the management server 2b, etc. The display device 27 can display data obtained by executing various programs such as applications on the CPU 21b. The data storage device 28 stores management information, programs such as web applications and web browsers, programs loaded from outside, and the data stored in the producer terminal X. pq The on-site production information data received from the system is stored and accumulated along with past data to be used as learning material for deep learning.

[0057] In the production information management system according to the second embodiment, instead of the conventional static pest control calendar, management information is used that can be used interactively on a smartphone or the like. For example, pq A field application that displays management information is installed on the field application server 2a, and a management application that manages pest control information is installed on the administrator's management server 2b. The management information can be dynamically and automatically edited by the management server 2b. Conventional static pest control calendars were fixed information created in advance based on weather forecasts for the implementation year, etc. This meant that unexpected climate and environmental changes could cause changes in fruit tree growth conditions and pest infestations, making it difficult to respond to situations where it was necessary to change the field information at the production site. The production information management system of the second embodiment acquires in real time field information from producers entered into the field application in addition to environmental changes predicted from weather forecasts, etc., and accumulates this information along with past data. It then automatically generates management information using deep learning, taking into account the impact on fruit tree growth. Furthermore, because producers input and store field information for each event, such as fruit tree growth and pest control, into the field application, the management server 2b can automatically correct or change the data in the management information in real time for each event, making it possible to notify producers. Furthermore, real-time on-site information can be collected from on-site apps of many producers across a wide area, enabling the acquisition of big data that can serve as learning material for deep learning. As a result, it becomes possible to visualize and display the control measures being implemented in each area in a dynamic, interactive manner.

[0058] -Production information management method- [Management Server Operation] The operation procedure of the management server 2b in the production information management method according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 7A. pq When the web browser is started, a connection request is made to the management server 2b via the communication network 4. In the management server 2b, in step S31, pqIn response to the connection request from the management application, the management application connects the management server 2b and the producer terminal X. pq After the connection is established, the producer inputs the information about the fruit production site into the site application and saves it in memory. pq The site information of the fruit tree production site stored in the memory is transmitted to the management server 2b. The site information includes, for example, location information (production area), growth information (germination date, flowering date, full bloom date, predicted full bloom date, and chemical spray date), target pests and diseases, chemicals to be sprayed (fungicides, insecticides), and fertilization information. Of the site information of the production site, the control information related to pest control includes growth information, target pests and diseases, and chemicals to be sprayed.

[0059] In the management server 2b, the transmission / reception IF 2121 of the management application stores the site information received in step S32 in the data storage device 28. Furthermore, in step S32, the site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 of the management server 2b reads the site information from the data storage device 28 and performs statistical analysis processing of the site information. The site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 classifies and organizes the information into (a) location information, (b) growth information, (c) target pests and their occurrence status, (d) pesticide spraying date and spray amount, etc., (e) pesticides, (f) fertilization information, and (g) weather information, and statistically processes each of the classified and organized information. The site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 further performs a predetermined analysis processing on the statistically processed information. Thereafter, the site information statistical and analysis processing logic circuit 2123 stores the results of the statistical and analysis processing in the data storage device 28.

[0060] The statistical analysis result determination logic circuit 2125 reads out the on-site information after statistical and analytical processing and the past on-site information from the data storage device 28. The statistical analysis result determination logic circuit 2125 performs deep learning on the on-site information after statistical and analytical processing and the past on-site information to automatically determine whether the management information needs to be updated. If the statistical analysis result determination logic circuit 2125 determines that the management information does not need to be updated, the management information generation processing logic circuit 2126 reads out the management information stored in the data storage device 28 in step S36 and transmits the management information to the producer terminal X via the transmission / reception IF 2121. pqAfter the transmission is completed, in step S37, the management server 2b and the producer terminal X pq Disconnect and exit.

[0061] If the statistical analysis result judgment logic circuit 2125 determines that the management information needs to be updated, in step S35 the management information generation processing logic circuit 2126 automatically generates information on the chemicals to be sprayed (fungicides, insecticides), fertilization information, etc., taking into consideration the location information (production area), growth information (germination date, flowering date, full bloom date, expected full bloom date, chemical spray date), and target pests. The updated management information automatically generated by the management information generation processing logic circuit 2126 is stored in the data storage device 28. Thereafter, in step S36, the management information stored in the data storage device 28 is read out and the updated management information is transmitted to the producer terminal X via the transmission / reception IF 2121. pq After the transmission is completed, in step S37, the management server 2b and the producer terminal X pq Disconnect and exit.

[0062] [Two-way interactive information exchange] The procedure for two-way interactive information exchange in the production information management method according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 7B. In step S21, a plurality of producers use a plurality of producer terminals X pq When each of the on-site applications is launched in a web browser, a connection request to the management server 2b is made asynchronously via the communication network 4. In step S31, the management server 2b receives a request from the plurality of producer terminals X pq In response to each connection request from the management application, the management server 2b and multiple producer terminals X pq Asynchronously establish connections with multiple producer terminals X pq After the asynchronous connection between each of the terminals X and the management server 2b is established, each of the multiple producers inputs the field information (field data) of the fruit tree production site into the field application and stores it in the memory of each of the multiple producer terminals X. pqThe field data of the fruit tree production field stored in each memory is asynchronously transmitted to the management server 2b in step S22. The field data includes, for example, location information, growth information, target pests, sprayed chemicals, fertilization information, etc.

[0063] In the management server 2b, the transmission / reception IF 2121 of the management application transmits the received information to the plurality of producer terminals X in step S32. pq After a certain period of time has passed, the management server 2b stores the on-site data from the plurality of producer terminals X stored in the data storage device 28 by the on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123. pq The field data from the data storage device 28 is read out and statistically analyzed. The field information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 receives (a) location information, (b) growth information, (c) target pests and their occurrence status, (d) pesticide spraying date and spray amount, (e) pesticide, (f) fertilization information, and (g) weather information from multiple producer terminals X. pq The on-site data from the on-site information processing circuit 2123 is classified and organized, and each classified and organized piece of information is statistically processed. The on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit 2123 further performs predetermined analysis processing on the statistically processed comprehensive information (concentrated information). The on-site data after statistical and analytical processing is stored in the data storage device 28.

[0064] The statistical analysis result determination logic circuit 2125 reads out the pest control calendar and field data of the past year, as well as the field data after statistical and analytical processing, from the data storage device 28, and automatically determines by deep learning whether the management information (management data) needs to be updated. If the statistical analysis result determination logic circuit 2125 determines that the management data does not need to be updated, it reads out the management data stored in the data storage device 28 in step S36 and transmits the management data to multiple producer terminals X via the transmission / reception IF 2121. pq In step S27, the terminals X pq receives the management data. pqMultiple producers who view each of the on-site apps can spray pesticides and apply fertilizer according to the display of each on-site app. pq When the transmission to each of the terminals X is completed, in step S37, the connection to the management server 2b is asynchronously terminated, and in step S28, the terminals X pq Asynchronously terminates the connection.

[0065] If the statistical analysis result judgment logic circuit 2125 determines that the management data needs to be updated, the management data generation processing logic circuit 2126 generates and updates information on spraying chemicals, fertilization, etc. by deep learning in step S36, taking into account the location information, growth information, and target pests. The updated management data is stored in the data storage device 28. Thereafter, in step S36, the management data stored in the data storage device 28 is read out and the updated management data is transmitted to the multiple producer terminals X via the transmission / reception IF 2121. pq In step S27, the terminals X pq Each of the producer terminals X receives the updated management data. pq Multiple producers who view the on-site app can spray pesticides and apply fertilizers according to the updated management data displayed on their respective on-site apps. pq When the transmission to the management server 2b is completed, in step S37, the connection to the management server 2b is terminated asynchronously, and in step S28, the plurality of producer terminals X pq Asynchronously terminates the connection.

[0066] According to the production information management method of the second embodiment, a plurality of producer terminals X owned by a plurality of producers pq The management server 2b and the producer terminal X can asynchronously exchange information interactively via a client-server communication system via a communication network 4. pqThe data is input by multiple producers into the on-site application installed on each of the servers, and stored in memory. The on-site information of each fruit tree production site stored in memory is collected by the management application on the management server 2b via the communication network 4, and is sequentially registered and stored in the data storage device 28 together with past information. It is possible to obtain on-site information of production sites in real time from the management information of many multiple producers over a wide area and store it together with past information, and deep learning makes it possible to analyze data from a variety of on-site information and automatically generate management information.

[0067] In the production information management system according to the second embodiment, deep learning is used to dynamically modify or change information, while at the same time making it easy to disseminate this information to relevant parties such as multiple producers. Furthermore, according to the production information management system according to the second embodiment, for example, when the flowering dates of fruit trees in the orchards of multiple producers are input, the expected growth rate of the fruit trees in those orchards can be predicted with high accuracy, and interactive communication and deep learning also make it possible to dynamically plan pesticide spray schedules taking into account predicted risk of pest and disease outbreaks, weather forecasts, and the residual effectiveness of pesticides sprayed previously.

[0068] The production information management system according to the second embodiment includes a management server 2b and a plurality of producer terminals X pq It functions as a two-way interactive information exchange tool with each of the producers, and deep learning enables appropriate pest control management in multiple producers' orchards. For example, deep learning makes it possible to provide optimal pest control (custom-made pest control) that corresponds to the specific pest and disease occurrence conditions of each orchard. Furthermore, by providing a function on the pest control app's pesticide selection screen that does not display pesticides of the same type as those used last time, it is possible to prevent the development of pesticide resistance. As a result, it can contribute to sustainable fruit production (SDGs).

[0069] Furthermore, in the production information management system according to the second embodiment, a pest and disease map obtained by analyzing data from on-site production site information enables real-time understanding of the pest and disease occurrence status over a wide area through deep learning, enabling more appropriate, dynamic, and interactive pest control guidance. The pesticide spray record information collected by the production information management system according to the second embodiment facilitates management of the history of sprayed pesticides (traceability). Therefore, in the data storage device 28 of the management server 2b, it is easy to search for fruit orchards that comply with the pesticide residue standards of the export destination, for example, those that do not use specific pesticides, enabling efficient export of fruit.

[0070] In the production information management system according to the second embodiment, a plurality of producers use a plurality of producer terminals X pq The field information input and saved in each of the above is sequentially stored and accumulated in the data storage device 28 of the management server 2b and becomes learning material for deep learning. Therefore, the function of viewing the pesticide spray history for the past fiscal year can be provided to multiple producer terminals X pq By applying this information to each of the fields, the information can be accessed at any time. In this way, by using deep learning to machine-learn the field information and pesticide spray history stored in the data storage device 28, more efficient pest control guidance becomes possible.

[0071] (Other embodiments) As described above, the present invention has been described using the first and second embodiments. However, the descriptions and drawings that form part of this disclosure should not be understood to limit the present invention. Various alternative embodiments, examples, and operational techniques will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure. For example, the management server 2a described in the first embodiment or the management server 2b described in the second embodiment may be configured with a three-tier architecture consisting of a first tier presentation layer, a second tier application layer (function layer), and a third tier data layer (database layer).

[0072] Furthermore, in the production information management systems etc. according to the first and second embodiments described above, pest control of cherry trees has been exemplified, but the agricultural products are not limited to cherry trees, and can also be applied to other fruit trees, grains, vegetables, beans, flowers, etc. Furthermore, in the production information management systems etc. according to the first and second embodiments, a dynamic pest control calendar, which is a procedure manual organized in chronological order, has been described as an example of management information, but management information is not limited to the dynamic pest control calendar. For example, it may be a cultivation calendar or seedling calendar for fruit trees or vegetables, etc., and it can also be applied to a breeding procedure manual for livestock products.

[0073] As such, it should be understood that the present invention encompasses various embodiments not described herein. Therefore, the present invention is limited only by the specific invention matters according to the scope of the claims appropriate from this disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0074] 2a, 2b... Management server, 4... Communication network, 21a, 21b... Central processing unit (CPU), 23... Program storage device, 25... Input device, 27... Display device, 28... Data storage device, 211... Control unit, 212a, 212b... Arithmetic logic circuit, 213... Register, 214... Shifter, 218a, 218b... Bus, 2111... Sequencing circuit, 2121... Transmission / reception interface (IF), 2122... Input / output interface (IF), 2123... Analysis processing logic circuit, 2123...On-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit, 2124...Management information update processing logic circuit, 2125...Statistical analysis result judgment logic circuit, 2125a...Location information (production area) judgment circuit, 2125b...Growth information judgment circuit, 2125c...Sprayed pesticide judgment circuit, 2125d...Fertilization information judgment circuit, 2126...Management information generation processing logic circuit, 2126a...Location information (production area) generation circuit, 2126b...Growth information generation circuit, 2126c...Sprayed pesticide generation circuit, 2126d...Fertilization information generation circuit

Claims

1. A production information management system having a management server capable of two-way communication with each of a plurality of producer terminals on which an on-site application capable of displaying management information necessary for agricultural production management is installed, The management server a data storage device that stores the management information; a transmission / reception interface that sequentially receives on-site information of the agricultural product production site asynchronously transmitted from each of the plurality of producer terminals via the on-site application and sequentially stores the on-site information in the data storage device; a site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit that reads out the site information sequentially stored in the data storage device, executes statistical analysis processing on the site information, and stores the results of the statistical analysis processing in the data storage device; a display device that displays the results of the statistical analysis performed by the on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit; a management information update processing logic circuit that reads the management information stored in the data storage device and updates the management information; A production information management system comprising:

2. 2. The production information management system according to claim 1, wherein the on-site information includes information on the production area, growth information, target pests, sprayed chemicals, and fertilization information.

3. a command to store management information necessary for agricultural product production management in a data storage device; a command to have the transmitting / receiving interface sequentially receive on-site information of the agricultural product production site, which information is asynchronously transmitted from each of the plurality of producer terminals via on-site applications installed on the plurality of producer terminals, and to have the data storage device sequentially store the on-site information; an instruction to cause a site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit to read the site information sequentially stored in the data storage device, execute statistical analysis processing, and store the results of the statistical analysis processing in the data storage device; a command to display the results of the statistical analysis performed by the on-site information statistical analysis processing logic circuit on a display device; an instruction to cause a management information update processing logic circuit to read the management information stored in the data storage device and update the management information; A production information management program that causes a management server as a computer system to execute processing based on a series of commands including the above.

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