User Guide – Pasture Mechanization

The Mechanization module in IdeasFarm allows recording all activities performed with agricultural machinery within a pasture, linking costs, usage time, and possible operational restrictions. This helps maintain complete control of mechanical work, whether performed in-house or contracted.

Mechanization Records Screen

The main table shows all mechanization records associated with the selected pasture. Available fields are:

Field	Description
Date	Day the mechanization activity was performed.
Task	Type of activity performed (soil preparation, mechanical cutting, leveling, etc.).
Task Duration	Total duration of the activity performed with machinery.
Mechanization Cost	Value associated with machinery use (can be internal or external).
Service Type	Indicates if the task was performed with in-house machinery or contracted external services.
Observation	Free space for additional comments or task details.

New Record Form

Clicking “New” opens a form to register a mechanization activity. The fields are:

Date
Record the day the mechanization task was performed.
Task Performed
Select or write the type of task performed.
Examples: Soil preparation, mechanical cutting, leveling, compaction, etc.
External Services
- Yes: If the task was contracted to a third party.
- No: If performed with in-house machinery.
If the service is external, the service cost must be entered.
Usage Restriction
Indicates if the task implies subsequent restrictions on pasture use (e.g., waiting time before grazing or sowing again).
Observation
Free field to record any additional notes about the task.

Important Notes and Practical Tips

If using in-house machinery, it is recommended to enter task duration and associated costs to maintain a more accurate calculation of operational cost per hectare.
For external services, IdeasFarm automatically records the cost in the pasture’s expense history and reflects it in total farm cost reports.
The usage restriction option is key to planning pasture rotations and avoiding misuse of grass after heavy tasks like soil preparation or mechanized fertilization.
All information recorded here integrates with the Pasture Costs module, ensuring a more complete profitability analysis.