↓
 
  • YouTube
  • Google+
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • 01536 443300
  • My Account
  • Basket
  • Checkout

Orchid FarmTech

FarmWizard software for Beef, Dairy, sheep and herd management. Orchid Farmtech also provide farm software =, hardware and all forms of IT support services. Whether you have a smallholding or multiple holdings we provide Farm IT Solutions that just work!

MENUMENU
  • Orchid Farmtech
  • About Us
  • Farm Software
    • Free CTS Cattle Software
    • Orchid Beef Cattle Software
    • Orchid Dairy Software
  • Farm Hardware
  • Contact Us
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

Category Archives: Computer Software Tips

Post navigation

← Previous Post

Linking CIS Milk Recording With Dairy Herd Software

Orchid FarmTech
Linking CIS Milk Recording With Dairy Herd Software

The Cattle Information Service (CIS) is one of the major providers of milk testing and laboratory services to the dairy industry in the UK and Ireland.  At the heart of their information system is the Centre for Dairy Information (CDI) database. In conjunction with cattle … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer Software Tips, Dairy Farming, Dairy Software, Farm Software | Tagged CIS Milk, Dairy Herd Software | 1 Reply

Having Problems With Microsoft Outlook And Windows 10?

Orchid FarmTech
Having Problems With Microsoft Outlook And Windows 10?

Are you having problems with Microsoft Outlook and Windows 10? While most people’s experience of Windows 10 has been largely positive, a few people, myself included, have come up against an odd issue when using Microsoft Outlook with the new … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer Software Tips | Leave a reply

When does dairy herd data become useful information?

Orchid FarmTech
When does dairy herd data become useful information?

When does dairy herd data become useful information? Dairy farming is a capital intensive and complex enterprise. Optimising herd performance needs an efficient record keeping system, and with the on-going trend to larger herd sizes, this surely has to involve … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer Software Tips, Dairy Software, Farm Software | Tagged Dairy farming | Leave a reply

The Countryside Productivity Scheme 2015

Orchid FarmTech
The Countryside Productivity Scheme 2015

The Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) is one of the cornerstones of UK government policy to help agriculture to become more productive – producing more whilst minimising environmental impact. The Countryside Productivity Scheme 2015 is part of the RDPE and 2015 grant funding … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef cattle management software, Computer Hardware Tips and Articles, Computer Software Tips, Dairy Software, Farm Software, Farming, News | Tagged Countryside Productivity Scheme | Leave a reply

Some practical tips to improve your broadband speed

Orchid FarmTech

Even though “superfast” broadband is gradually being rolled out across the UK, it’ll be a while before it reaches many rural areas. So it’s still worth putting in a little effort to try and get close to the maximum possible … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer Hardware Tips and Articles, Computer Software Tips, Farm Software | Tagged broadband speed, internet, rural areas | Leave a reply

3 Ways to record and analyse cow mobility scores

Orchid FarmTech
3 Ways to record and analyse cow mobility scores

The task of regular dairy herd mobility scoring is not only a requirement of farm assurance schemes but it also offers management benefits – the process can help to spot cows at earlier stage of the disease.  This blog offers … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer Software Tips, Dairy Software, Farm Software | Tagged dairy herd mobility | Leave a reply

A Quick Guide to the CSV file

Orchid FarmTech
A Quick Guide to the CSV file

In the course of using farm software, you may have come across the “CSV” file type.  CSV stands for “comma separated value”.  It’s used to store data in a plain-text form, which means that the data can be easily viewed … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef cattle management software, Computer Hardware Tips and Articles, Computer Software Tips, Dairy Software | Tagged Comma Separated Value, CSV file, CSV guide, Microsoft Excel | 2 Replies

Useful Tip: Date calculations for livestock farmers

Orchid FarmTech
Date calculations for livestock farmers

Many of the Farm Assurance schemes for beef and lamb require you to keep purchased livestock on the holding for a minimum number of days before they can be sold under the scheme.  For a batch of animals, you’ll probably … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef cattle management software, Computer Software Tips, Farm Software, Sheep software | Tagged Livestock farmers, Livestock farming, Microsoft Excel, Windows Calculator | Leave a reply

Frustrated by Windows 8? – 4 Simple Tips To Ease Your Pain

Orchid FarmTech

Windows 8, Microsoft’s newest operating system, is proving to be the Marmite of computer OS’s. While some love its new security features and enhancements, others are critical of the user interface, and bemoaning the apparent loss of familiar features and … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer Hardware Tips and Articles, Computer Software Tips, News | Tagged simple tips, windows 8 | Leave a reply

Windows XP – End Of Life?

Orchid FarmTech

Just a heads up for anyone still using Windows XP: Microsoft will officially end all support on April 8th 2014. This means that there will be no more security updates published for it via the Windows Update service, and all … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer Hardware Tips and Articles, Computer Software Tips, Farm Software | Tagged Microsoft support, Windows XP | Leave a reply

Post navigation

← Previous Post

Sign up to our Newsletter:

orchid remote support login
BCMS approved
cdi
microsoft partner
nmr compatible
trutest
Copyright 2022 Orchid Farmtech, all rights reserved. Registered office: Corby Enterprise Centre, London Road, Corby, Northants, NN17 5EU. Registered in England & Wales Company Number: 1950572. VAT Reg: 486566590.
↑
 

Loading Comments...