Aquaculture is a rapidly growing industry that plays a significant role in meeting the ever-increasing demand for seafood. The industry has evolved over time, and with the advent of technology, aquaculture cultivators are now looking for more efficient and effective ways to manage their operations. The use of digital tools and platforms has become a necessity to streamline operations, increase productivity, and improve overall profitability.
To address this need, a web, and mobile application was developed for a leading aquaculture cultivator. The application is designed to make the breeding cycle process more manageable, from feed performance to water quality monitoring. It also captures important data such as the date, time, and location of each operation, providing real-time information to the user.
THE BUSINESS NEED
The client is a producer and exporter of shelf-stable quality aquaculture products and actively engages in shrimp farming on over 1500 acres with numerous ponds to cultivate raw shrimp. As the industry continues to expand, aquaculture businesses need to adopt new strategies and tools to keep up with the pace of growth. The traditional methods of managing aquaculture operations are manual, time-consuming, and prone to errors. With the development of software that provides functionality for feed performance, sampling, and water quality monitoring, aquaculture businesses can address these challenges and improve
their operations management.
INDUSTRY:
FISHERIES
LOCATION:
Netherlands, Thailand, Malesia
BUSINESS:
ILeading Aqua Culture Cultivation Organization
The Platforms
- Power Apps (Model Driven)
- Power Automate
- Dataverse
- Reporting
Business requirement
The primary objective of the software solution was to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of aquaculture operations. The software provides real-time data on feed performance, sampling, and water quality monitoring, allowing managers to make informed decisions and adjust operations as necessary. This real-time data is critical to ensuring that the right decisions are made at the right time, thereby improving the overall effectiveness of operations.
Additionally, the software was designed to streamline data collection and analysis, reducing errors and saving time. The automation of data collection eliminates the need for manual data entry, reducing the risk of errors and increasing data accuracy. This, in turn, enables managers to identify areas for improvement in feed management, sampling, and water quality monitoring and provides tools for making those improvements. The software’s analysis capabilities also help managers to optimize their operations, increasing productivity and profitability.
Overall, the software solution has been a valuable addition to the aquaculture industry. It has enabled aquaculture businesses to manage their operations more efficiently and effectively, saving time and resources, and increasing profitability. The real-time data provided by the software has been especially useful in identifying and addressing issues as they arise, thereby minimizing the risk of operational disruptions. The software’s streamlined data collection and analysis capabilities have also provided valuable insights into aquaculture operations, leading to improvements in feed management, sampling, and water quality monitoring.
FEATURES OF THE APPLICATION
- Risk Assessment Dashboard
- Manage Risk Assessments
- Action Process for Risk Assessment
- Customer and Project Number Lists
- Configurable Risk Calculator and Scoring System
- Email Notifications for Specific Functions
- PDF Report Mailing Functionality
The solution
Project Scope
The objective of the project was to develop a digital solution, comprising both mobile and web applications, to replace the traditional manual recording and management of aquaculture operations. The software was designed to cater to the needs of aquaculture businesses of varying sizes, from small-scale to large commercial operations. Ease of use and accessibility were key considerations in the software’s design, enabling all employees involved in aquaculture operations, including managers, technicians, and support staff, to use it with ease. The software’s real-time data-capturing capability was a crucial feature, providing up-to-date information for efficient decision-making.
Aqua Culture Sampleing
1) Animal Photo
2) Videos
3) Microscopic analysis information
Water Quality Monitoring
1) DO (Dissolved Oxygen)
2) Ph
3) ORP
4) NH3
5) NO2-
6) Temperature
7) Color
8) Weather
9) Field Situation
BENEFITS OF USING THE AQUACULTURE SOFTWARE:
- Improved Efficiency
- Cost Savings
- Enhanced Decision-making
- Compliance
- Scalability
Solution benefits
38%
Work Efficiency Increased.
14%
Quality Assurance: Nukshan (Cycle) Bread Quality Increased by
24%
Unwanted Material/food Wastage Decreased by