Agricultural support system
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KUBOTA CORP
- Filing Date
- 2023-06-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to an agricultural support system.
Background Art
[0002] As an agricultural support system, for example, the one described in Patent Document 1 is already known. In this agricultural support system (referred to as a "computer system" in Patent Document 1), a cultivation site is provided by an operator. Also, the type and quantity of agricultural crops cultivated at the cultivation site are determined in advance by the operator. And instructions related to the agricultural crops cultivated at the cultivation site are presented to farmers.
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
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Patent Document 1
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0004] By the way, in recent years, the increase in abandoned farmland has been regarded as a problem. Abandoned farmland can be made available for agricultural use again by performing regeneration work (for example, mowing and tilling). However, if there is no one to use the abandoned farmland as agricultural land after the regeneration work of the abandoned farmland is carried out, the abandoned farmland may return to a state where it cannot be used as agricultural land.
[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide an agricultural support system that can promote the utilization of abandoned farmland.
Means for Solving the Problems
[0006] The features of the present invention include a location storage unit that stores location information including the location of abandoned farmland, a performance storage unit that stores performance information including cultivation results on the abandoned farmland, and a processing unit that displays at least one of the location information and the performance information on a display unit in response to user operation. The processing unit generates a location map showing the location of the abandoned farmland based on the location information, displays the location map on the display unit, and when the actual performance information is associated with the abandoned farmland on the location map, and the user performs an operation to select the abandoned farmland on the location map, the processing unit displays the actual performance information corresponding to the selected abandoned farmland on the display unit. It is the matter.
[0007] This configuration allows users (those who wish to receive farmland) to view at least one of the following: location information and / or past performance information. Therefore, users can easily find abandoned farmland that matches their preferences (for example, land located near their home). This facilitates matching.
[0008] Therefore, this configuration makes it possible to realize an agricultural support system that can promote the utilization of abandoned farmland. Furthermore, this configuration allows the location of abandoned farmland to be shown on a map. This makes it easy for users to understand the location of abandoned farmland. Furthermore, this configuration enables the creation of an agricultural support system that displays detailed information about abandoned farmland when a user selects it on the location map. This makes it easier for users to find abandoned farmland that matches their preferences.
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[0011] Furthermore, in the present invention, the location information includes at least one of the following: the area of the abandoned farmland, the map extent of the abandoned farmland, the plots within the abandoned farmland for which a user has not been determined, the elevation of the abandoned farmland, and the number of years the abandoned farmland has been abandoned. nothing This is preferable.
[0012] This configuration allows for more comprehensive information to be viewed by users on the location map. This makes it easier for users to find abandoned farmland that matches their preferences.
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[0015] Furthermore, in the present invention, it is preferable that the performance information includes at least one of the growth state of crops cultivated in the abandoned cultivated land in the past and the growth environment of crops cultivated in the abandoned cultivated land in the past.
[0016] According to this configuration, an agricultural support system can be realized that enables a user to check the growth state and growth environment of crops cultivated in the abandoned cultivated land in the past.
[0017] Furthermore, in the present invention, it is preferable that the processing unit can display a crop cultivation method on the display unit according to an operation by the user.
[0018] According to this configuration, a user can easily learn a crop cultivation method. Thereby, even when the user is not skilled in agriculture, it is easy to appropriately perform farming work on the abandoned cultivated land.
[0019] Furthermore, in the present invention, it is preferable that the processing unit can display the cultivation method on the display unit based on the performance information.
[0020] According to this configuration, a user can learn a cultivation method based on the performance information regarding the abandoned cultivated land that the user is using. Thereby, the user can learn a cultivation method peculiar to the abandoned cultivated land that the user is using (or a cultivation method suitable for the abandoned cultivated land).
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0021] [Figure 1] It is a diagram showing an overview of an agricultural support system. [Figure 2] It is a block diagram showing a configuration related to a management server and a terminal. [Figure 3] It is a diagram showing a touch panel on which a crop cultivation method is displayed. [Figure 4] It is a diagram showing a screen of an input device when inputting field data. [Figure 5]It is a diagram showing the screen of an input device when inputting performance data. [Figure 6] It is a diagram showing the screen of an input device when registering abandoned cultivated land. [Figure 7] It shows the operation in the agricultural support system. [Figure 8] It is a diagram showing the data flow.
Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention
[0022] Embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described based on the drawings.
[0023] 〔Overview of the Agricultural Support System〕 As shown in FIG. 1, the agricultural support system A in the present embodiment includes a management server 1 and a terminal 2. The management server 1 and the terminal 2 are connected to each other via a predetermined network.
[0024] The owner D of the abandoned cultivated land G hopes to provide the abandoned cultivated land G to others. Note that the owner D who uses the agricultural support system A may be one person or a plurality of people. Also, the number of abandoned cultivated lands G that one owner D hopes to provide to others may be one or a plurality. Further, the abandoned cultivated land G is preferably an abandoned cultivated land G on which a regeneration operation has been performed (or a regeneration operation is planned to be performed).
[0025] Note that the provision of the abandoned cultivated land G may specifically be a transfer of the abandoned cultivated land G or a lease of the abandoned cultivated land G.
[0026] As shown in FIG. 1, the management server 1 has a location storage unit 3 and a performance storage unit 4. The location storage unit 3 stores location information regarding the abandoned cultivated land G. The location information is information indicating the location of the abandoned cultivated land G that the owner D hopes to provide to others. That is, the location information includes the location of the abandoned cultivated land G.
[0027] Thus, the agricultural support system A includes a location storage unit 3 that stores location information, including the location of abandoned farmland G.
[0028] Furthermore, the location information may include not only the location of abandoned farmland G, but also any other information.
[0029] The performance memory unit 4 stores performance information regarding abandoned farmland G. Performance information refers to information indicating past cultivation performance on abandoned farmland G, which owner D wishes to provide to others. In other words, the performance information includes cultivation performance on abandoned farmland G.
[0030] Thus, the agricultural support system A is equipped with a performance storage unit 4 that stores performance information, including cultivation results on abandoned farmland G.
[0031] Furthermore, the performance information may include not only cultivation results on abandoned farmland G, but also any other information.
[0032] As shown in Figure 1, user E of agricultural support system A operates terminal 2, which is owned by the user. Terminal 2 has a touch panel 8 (corresponding to the "display unit" according to the present invention) capable of displaying information. In response to user E's operation on terminal 2, at least one of location information and performance information is displayed on the touch panel 8.
[0033] Terminal 2 may be a mobile device (such as a smartphone or tablet) or a personal computer.
[0034] [Structure of the agricultural support system] As shown in Figure 2, agricultural support system A is equipped with an input device 6. While not particularly limited, the input device 6 may be a mobile device (such as a smartphone or tablet) owned by owner D (see Figure 1), or it may be a personal computer. The management server 1 and the input device 6 are connected to each other via a predetermined network.
[0035] Agricultural support system A includes a data storage unit 50. The data storage unit 50 stores various agricultural data. The data storage unit 50 is located on the management server 1. However, the data storage unit 50 may be located on a computer other than the management server 1.
[0036] When owner D cultivates crops in a field, etc., he inputs field data related to the field he owns using the input device 6. The input field data is transmitted from the input device 6 to the data storage unit 50, which stores the field data.
[0037] Figure 4 shows an example of screen M1 of the input device 6 when inputting field data. Screen M1 displays a map MP1 containing the field, and an input section M1a for inputting the field name, field area, field location, etc. The field location is the place name, street address, and latitude and longitude.
[0038] Owner D operates the input device 6 to select a field owned by them from the map MP1 on screen M1, and inputs information such as the name of the field, the area of the field, and the location of the field for the selected field.
[0039] Once the field selection, field name, field area, and field location have been entered, the input device 6 associates the selected field on map MP1 with the field name, field area, and field location, and transmits the associated field on map MP1, field name, field area, and field location to the management server 1 as field data.
[0040] As shown in Figure 8, when the management server 1 receives field data, the field data is stored in the data storage unit 50.
[0041] As described above, when owner D cultivates crops in the field, he can register the field by entering field data.
[0042] Owner D will input the results of agricultural work (performance data) when cultivating crops.
[0043] Figure 5 shows an example of screen M2 of the input device 6 when entering actual data. Screen M2 displays an input section M2a for entering information such as a map MP1 including the field, the date and time or time period when farm work was performed, the name of the field, the name of the worker who performed the farm work, the type of farm work, and an image showing the status of the farm work.
[0044] Owner D operates the input device 6 to select a field where farm work was performed from the map MP1 on screen M2, and inputs information such as the timing of the farm work (date and time or time slot), the name of the field, the name of the worker who performed the work, the details of the farm work performed, and images for the selected field. The details of the farm work performed include tilling, planting, spraying, fertilizing, sowing, weeding, ridging, harvesting, tilling depth, amount of fertilizer applied, type of fertilizer, amount of pesticide applied, type of pesticide, etc.
[0045] The images entered as records of agricultural work may be images showing the status of agricultural work or images showing the growth status of crops. The name of the field may be automatically entered when the field where agricultural work was performed is selected from Map MP1.
[0046] Once the input of the field selection, date or time, field name, worker name, farm work item, and image is complete, the input device 6 associates the selected field on map MP1 with the date or time, field name, worker name, farm work item, and image showing the status of the farm work, and sends the associated field on map MP1, date or time, field name, worker name, farm work item, and image as actual data to the management server 1.
[0047] As shown in Figure 8, when the management server 1 receives performance data, the performance data is stored in the data storage unit 50. Alternatively, the crop's growing environment may be entered on screen M2, and the entered growing environment may be stored in the data storage unit 50 as performance data. The growing environment includes temperature, humidity, weather conditions, etc., during the cultivation period.
[0048] Field data and performance data may be acquired automatically rather than being entered by owner D. For example, when agricultural work is performed on a field by a work robot, field data may be acquired automatically (or manually) by the work robot, and this field data may be automatically (or manually) sent to the management server 1 and stored in the data storage unit 50.
[0049] Furthermore, for example, if owner D is performing agricultural work in the field using agricultural machinery (such as a tractor or combine harvester), the agricultural machinery may automatically (or manually) collect performance data, and the collected performance data may be automatically (or manually) sent to the management server 1 and stored in the data storage unit 50.
[0050] Now, if owner D stops performing agricultural work on the field and decides to make the field abandoned farmland G, he can use the input device 6 to connect to the management server 1 and register the abandoned farmland G. Figure 6 shows an example of screen M3 of the input device 6 when registering abandoned farmland G.
[0051] Screen M3 displays the map MP1, which includes the field, and the input section M3a. The input section M3a allows input of the first information 31, the second information 32, and the third information 33.
[0052] Information 31, the first piece of information, indicates the types of crops (for example, "tomatoes" or "herbs") that are easy to grow in a field that you wish to register as abandoned farmland G (hereinafter referred to as the registered field).
[0053] Information 232 provides information regarding the rental fee for one plot in the registered field, the area of one plot in the registered field, and the number of plots in the registered field. The information regarding the number of plots in the registered field includes the total number of plots and the number of plots in the registered field that do not yet have a designated user.
[0054] The third piece of information, 33, is information indicating the tools (e.g., hoes, plows, shovels, etc.) that owner D can lend to user E.
[0055] Owner D operates the input device 6 to select a registered field from the map MP1 on screen M3 and inputs the first information 31, second information 32, and third information 33.
[0056] Once the selection of the field to be registered as abandoned farmland G, and the input of the first information 31, second information 32, and third information 33 are completed, the input device 6 transmits the registered field, the first information 31, the second information 32, and the third information 33 as registration data to the management server 1.
[0057] As shown in Figure 8, when the management server 1 receives registration data, the registration data is stored in the registration data storage unit 51.
[0058] In the process of registering abandoned farmland G, the management server 1 refers to the field data (S80) stored in the data storage unit 50 and the registration data (S81). If the registered field exists among multiple fields in the field data, the management server 1 extracts the location of the field corresponding to the registered field from the field data, and stores the extracted field location and the first information 31, second information 32, and third information 33 associated with the registered field as location information in the location storage unit 3 (S82, S83). In other words, the management server 1 processes a field where owner D was performing agricultural work as abandoned farmland G, triggered by the registration of abandoned farmland G.
[0059] Furthermore, the management server 1 may extract the area of the field corresponding to the registered field from the field data and use the extracted area as the area of abandoned farmland G, or it may extract the map range of the field corresponding to the registered field from the field data and use the extracted map range as the map range of abandoned farmland G. These areas of abandoned farmland G and the map range of abandoned farmland G may also be used as location information.
[0060] Management Server 1 may use at least one of the following as location information: the area of abandoned farmland G, the map-based extent of abandoned farmland G, the plots within abandoned farmland G that do not have a designated user, the elevation of abandoned farmland G, or the number of years abandoned farmland G. Plots within abandoned farmland G that do not have a designated user can be extracted from plots that have not been rented by user E after the registration of abandoned farmland G, the elevation of abandoned farmland G can be extracted from a map that includes elevation, and the number of years abandoned farmland G can be extracted from the number of years elapsed since it was registered as abandoned farmland G.
[0061] In the above-described embodiment, the location of abandoned farmland G was determined from the field selected on map MP1 and the field data when registering the abandoned farmland G. However, instead, the owner D may enter the location on the registration screen M3 for abandoned farmland G, and the entered location may be stored in the location storage unit 3 as the location information for abandoned farmland G.
[0062] As shown in Figure 8, when the management server 1 identifies the location of the abandoned farmland G (S84), the data storage unit 50 refers to the performance data of the field (registered field) corresponding to that location and stores the performance data of the registered field as performance information for the abandoned farmland G in the performance storage unit 4 (S85). In other words, the management server 1 processes the performance data of the field where owner D was performing agricultural work as performance information for the abandoned farmland G, triggered by the registration of the abandoned farmland G.
[0063] Furthermore, it is preferable that the performance information includes at least one of the following: the growth status of crops previously cultivated in abandoned farmland G, and the growing environment of crops previously cultivated in abandoned farmland G. In the embodiment described above, once the registered field was determined, performance information for abandoned farmland G was extracted from the performance data. However, owner D may input performance information regarding abandoned farmland G that owner D wishes to provide to others into the input device 6.
[0064] As shown in Figure 2, terminal 2 has a processing unit 7. The processing unit 7 includes a location information acquisition unit 9, a generation unit 10, and a display control unit 11.
[0065] The location information acquisition unit 9 acquires the location information of terminal 2, for example, by using GPS (Global Positioning System). When user E performs a predetermined operation on the touch panel 8 (for example, a touch operation on a predetermined touch button not shown), the location information acquisition unit 9 sends the location information of terminal 2 to the management server 1. Based on this location information, the management server 1 extracts location information and performance information related to one or more abandoned farmland G located near terminal 2 from the location information stored in the location storage unit 3 and the performance information stored in the performance storage unit 4. The extracted location information and performance information are sent from the management server 1 to the generation unit 10.
[0066] The generation unit 10 generates a location map 20 (see Figure 1) based on the location information and performance information received from the management server 1. The location map 20 is a map showing the location of abandoned farmland G. The location map 20 is also a map showing location information.
[0067] When the generation unit 10 generates the location map 20, the display control unit 11 controls the touch panel 8 so that the location map 20 is displayed on the touch panel 8. As a result, the location map 20 is displayed on the touch panel 8. This displays location information for one or more abandoned farmlands G located near the terminal 2 on the touch panel 8.
[0068] However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The touch panel 8 may display performance information instead of location information, or it may display both location information and performance information.
[0069] Thus, the agricultural support system A includes a processing unit 7 that displays at least one of location information and performance information on the touch panel 8 in response to operations by user E. The processing unit 7 also generates a location map 20 showing the location of abandoned farmland G based on the location information and displays the location map 20 on the touch panel 8.
[0070] Furthermore, the processing unit 7 and each functional unit included in the processing unit 7, such as the location information acquisition unit 9, may be physical devices such as microcomputers, or they may be functional units in software. For example, the configuration may involve an application program installed on terminal 2 executing processes corresponding to each functional unit.
[0071] [Functions related to location maps] In the location map 20, at least one of the location information or performance information is associated with abandoned farmland G. Furthermore, if user E selects abandoned farmland G in the location map 20, the processing unit 7 displays at least one of the location information or performance information corresponding to the selected abandoned farmland G on the touch panel 8.
[0072] For example, in the example shown in Figure 1, user E has selected land 30. Land 30 is abandoned farmland G. When land 30 is selected, at least one of the location information or historical information associated with land 30 is displayed on the location map 20.
[0073] In the example shown in Figure 1, the map extent of land 30, the first piece of information 31, the second piece of information 32, and the third piece of information 33 are displayed on the location map 20. The map extent of land 30, the first piece of information 31, the second piece of information 32, and the third piece of information 33 are all included in the location information associated with land 30 on the location map 20 (in other words, the location information corresponding to land 30).
[0074] However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Information other than the map extent of the land 30, the first information 31, the second information 32, and the third information 33 may be included in the location information associated with the land 30 in the location map 20, and may also be displayed on the location map 20. For example, the elevation of the land 30 and the number of years the land 30 has been abandoned may be included in the location information associated with the land 30 in the location map 20, and may also be displayed on the location map 20.
[0075] Furthermore, performance information may be associated with the land parcel 30 on the location map 20, and this performance information may also be displayed on the location map 20.
[0076] Furthermore, although not limited to these methods, the selection of abandoned farmland G on location map 20 may be performed, for example, by touch operation.
[0077] [Various functions] The processing unit 7 is configured to enable various functions on the terminal 2 in response to user E's operations (for example, touch operations on multiple icons displayed on the lower end of the touch panel 8). Although not particularly limited, in this embodiment, the terminal 2 enables a guidance function, an image diagnosis function, a map display function, a data management function, and a listing function.
[0078] The guidance function, as shown in Figure 3, displays crop cultivation methods on the touch panel 8. In the guidance function, the processing unit 7 displays crop cultivation methods for abandoned farmland G on the touch panel 8 based on actual data corresponding to the abandoned farmland G. Preferably, the touch panel 8 displays cultivation methods specific to the abandoned farmland G (or cultivation methods suitable for the abandoned farmland G).
[0079] In this way, the processing unit 7 can display crop cultivation methods on the touch panel 8 in response to operations by user E. Furthermore, the processing unit 7 can display cultivation methods on the touch panel 8 based on actual performance data.
[0080] The image diagnosis function is a function that diagnoses diseases, pests, etc., based on captured images of crops when user E is cultivating crops on abandoned farmland G. These captured images may be acquired by a camera installed on terminal 2.
[0081] The map display function displays the aforementioned location map 20 on the touch panel 8.
[0082] The data management function allows user E to record the work performed by user E when cultivating crops on abandoned farmland G. Preferably, the data management function can record not only text information indicating the work performed, but also captured images showing the work performed and the results of the work. These captured images may be acquired by a camera on terminal 2. Furthermore, the data management function can calculate (or estimate) the calories consumed by user E through the work, and this calorie count may be displayed on the touch panel 8 or recorded on the management server 1 or terminal 2.
[0083] The listing function allows user E to list harvested crops if they are cultivating crops on abandoned farmland G.
[0084] With the configuration described above, user E (the person who wants to receive farmland) can view at least one of the location information and the history information. Therefore, user E can easily find abandoned farmland G that matches their preferences (for example, conditions such as being located near their home). This makes matching easier.
[0085] Figure 7 shows the operation of agricultural support system A.
[0086] As shown in Figure 7, before registering the abandoned farmland G, owner D connects to the management server 1 by operating the input device 6 (S1), and registers the owned fields, i.e., saves the registration data, by performing predetermined operations on screen M1, etc. (S2). In addition, before registering the abandoned farmland G, owner D connects to the management server 1 by operating the input device 6 (S3), and saves the work record, i.e., the performance data, by performing predetermined operations on screen M2, etc. (S4).
[0087] When registering abandoned farmland G, owner D connects to the management server 1 by operating the input device 6 (S5), and registers the abandoned farmland G by performing predetermined operations on screen M3, etc. (S6). Once the abandoned farmland G is registered, the management server 1 refers to the field data and creates owner information for the abandoned farmland G (S7). Once the location of the abandoned farmland G is known, the management server 1 refers to the actual data and creates actual information for the abandoned farmland G (S8).
[0088] If user E wants to perform farming work or cultivate crops using abandoned farmland G, they connect to the management server 1 by operating terminal 2 (S9). When abandoned farmland G is selected, at least one of the following information—location information or performance information—is displayed on the location map 20 (S10).
[0089] Therefore, according to the configuration described above, an agricultural support system A that can promote the utilization of abandoned farmland G can be realized.
[0090] [Other Embodiments] (1) The "display unit" according to the present invention is not limited to the touch panel 8. The "display unit" according to the present invention may be any component as long as it is capable of displaying at least one of location information and performance information.
[0091] (2) The processing unit 7, or each functional unit such as the location information acquisition unit 9 included in the processing unit 7, may be located outside the terminal 2 (for example, on the management server 1).
[0092] (3) The generation unit 10 does not need to be provided. In other words, the location map 20 may not be displayed on the touch panel 8.
[0093] (4) The location information does not have to include any of the following: the area of abandoned farmland G, the map extent of abandoned farmland G, the plots within abandoned farmland G for which a user has not been determined, the elevation of abandoned farmland G, or the number of years abandoned farmland G.
[0094] (5) The abandoned farmland G may or may not be divided into multiple plots.
[0095] (6) The location information acquisition unit 9 does not need to be provided.
[0096] (7) The generation unit 10 may be configured to generate a list containing information about abandoned farmland G in place of the location map 20, based on the location information and performance information received from the management server 1. The list may contain at least one of the location information and performance information. The processing unit 7 may display the list on the touch panel 8.
[0097] Furthermore, the configurations disclosed in the above-described embodiments (including other embodiments, the same applies hereinafter) can be applied in combination with configurations disclosed in other embodiments, as long as no inconsistencies arise. In addition, the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the object of the present invention. [Industrial applicability]
[0098] This invention can be used in agricultural support systems. [Explanation of Symbols]
[0099] 3:Location storage section 4: Performance Memory Unit 7: Processing Section 8: Touch panel (display unit) 20: Location Map A: Agricultural support system E: User G: Abandoned cultivated land
Claims
1. A location storage unit that stores location information including the location of abandoned farmland, A performance storage unit that stores performance information including cultivation records on the abandoned farmland, The system includes a processing unit that displays at least one of the location information and the performance information on a display unit in response to user operations, The processing unit generates a location map showing the location of the abandoned farmland based on the location information, and displays the location map on the display unit. In the aforementioned location map, the aforementioned performance information is associated with the abandoned farmland, When the user performs an operation to select the abandoned farmland on the location map, the processing unit displays the performance information corresponding to the selected abandoned farmland on the display unit.
2. The agricultural support system according to claim 1, wherein the location information includes at least one of the following: the area of the abandoned farmland, the map extent of the abandoned farmland, a plot in the abandoned farmland for which a user has not been determined, the elevation of the abandoned farmland, and the number of years the abandoned farmland has been abandoned.
3. The agricultural support system according to claim 1, wherein the performance information includes at least one of the following: the growth status of crops previously cultivated on the abandoned farmland and the growing environment of crops previously cultivated on the abandoned farmland.
4. The agricultural support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the processing unit is capable of displaying a crop cultivation method on the display unit in response to the user's operation.
5. The agricultural support system according to claim 4, wherein the processing unit is capable of displaying the cultivation method on the display unit based on the performance information.