The Farmers Mart Oct/Nov 2015 - Issue 42 | Page 80

Machinery Precision Farming know-how by app »»Tutorials on the basics and on current topics relating to Precision Farming are now available via a new app for smartphones and tablet PCs / the Advanced Farming System is explained in user-friendly terms Case IH is extending its service offering, primarily for Case IH AFS customers, with an innovative e-learning offer. The new Case IH AFS Academy mobile app is an easy-to-use, ‘on-the-go’ application containing information, mostly in the form of short online videos, explaining the basics, applications and all relevant topics relating to Precision Farming with Case IH AFS systems. “Our experience has taught us that short video tutorials are a great medium for communicating know-how”, explained Maximilian Birle, the head of AFS Customer Training EMEA. “With the new app it is possible, even when on the move or directly from the tractor cab, to call up know-how in a userfriendly format and to train yourself on specific topics”. This app contains almost 100 learning videos and tutorials - and that range is being extended all the time. As well as videos about basic subjects, there are many technical videos on topics such as the installation and calibration of steering systems, or their operation, as well as AFS mapping software, all available to call up on demand. Philip Ltd “As a current topic, we have also incorporated recommendations about the new AFS Connect Telemat-ics system. Step by step, interested parties can learn about the performance capabilities of these Telematics solutions. The range is being extended all the time, with current topics being added continuously. For example, anyone wanting information about the calibration of the turning angle, or simply some tips about the installation of implements, will find what they’re looking for right here”, Birle added. This app can be downloaded free of charge and is available as a download for smartphones and tablet PCs with Android, as well as Apple IOS. Keyword: Case IH AFS Academy. The customer can log in as a guest and view some of the videos available. For full access, please contact your local Case IH dealer for login details. www.caseih.com Hall Farm, Stainton, Nr. Rotherham, S. Yorkshire S66 7QY Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.philipwatkins.co.uk 2.4m Mounted TRI-TILL Also available 3m and 3.6m 5m QUAD-TILL Available 3m to 6m 3m Heavy Duty Stubble Cultivator Available mounted 3m, 3.5m and 4m Also available Trailed 4m to 12m 4.8m Incorporator 80 Oct/Nov 2015 www.farmers-mart.co.uk