17 May

The CropMonitor app released on April 25^th is proving popular amongst users. With over 120 active users the app is being used by them at least 2 – 3 times a week to check on the disease predictions in their area.

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“It’s basically CropMonitor in your pocket,” says Fera’s Dr Judith Turner. “It brings the latest disease forecasts directly to where decisions are being made”. The App uses GPS technology to pinpoint user location and then provides local disease forecasts drawn from the closest trials and weather stations. Vicky Foster of the HGCA says the app has been developed as a direct result of feedback from farmers and growers.

Feedback from users

“A great app and well worth buying.“

“......with the daily update an invaluable tool“

The app is a joint venture between Fera and Farming Online, in partnership with HGCA, Defra and Bayer CropScience. The service is available to all and to activate there is a nominal one off enrollment fee of just £2.99.

You can download it here