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Geodata in Agriculture
Agriculture is changing: digital technologies and geodata in particular are becoming increasingly important. The constantly growing volume of data opens up new opportunities, but also poses challenges – both in practical agriculture and in upstream and downstream areas. In order to make the most of the resulting opportunities and better assess risks, it is essential to have a sound knowledge of geodata.
Our further education programme supports you in deepening your knowledge of geodata, applying it in a practical way and making agricultural processes more efficient. We offer the following training courses as part of this concept:
- Basic QGIS applications
- Advanced QGIS applications in agriculture (vector data)
- Advanced QGIS applications in agriculture (raster data)
- Mobile geodata collection with QGIS and QField
- Online support hours for QGIS questions
The first three training courses are offered in co-operation with the Bildungswerk des Bayerischen Bauernverbands (BBV). Registration takes place directly via the BBV Bildungswerk – you will find the corresponding link under the detailed description of the respective training course.
The courses „Mobile geodata acquisition with QGIS and QField“ and „Online support hours for QGIS questions“ can be booked individually on request.
You will find the appropriate contact person below.
If you have any further questions or individual training requests, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail – we look forward to hearing from you!
Basic QGIS applications
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the QGIS geoinformation system. Participants learn about the basic functions and tools of QGIS and receive practical instructions on installation, data processing and map creation. At the end of the course, participants will be able to create and manage GIS projects independently.
- Target group
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People interested in GIS, students, specialists from the fields of Agriculture/Agric Engineering/Environment/Planning/Engineering
- Prerequisites
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- Own laptop required: The system requirements vary depending on the QGIS version and are provided in advance in a detailed installation description.
- Pre-installation of QGIS required: Detailed installation instructions will be provided in advance(https://qgis.org/download/).
- Course contents
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- Introduction to the QGIS geoinformation system
- Coordinate reference system
- Creating and saving QGIS projects
- Setting up the user interface
- Integration of background maps/web-based data sources
- Working with vector data (file formats, attribute table, layer properties, import/export, field calculator, queries)
- Working with raster data (file formats, layer properties, import/export, raster calculator)
- Processing tools
- Installation of extensions
- Creating a print layout
Advanced QGIS applications in Agriculture (vector data)
The „Advanced QGIS applications in Agriculture (vector data)“ course is aimed at advanced users who have ideally already completed the „Basic QGIS applications“ course or have other previous knowledge. The aim of the course is to deepen QGIS skills in the area of vector layers.
The course covers the creation of field boundaries by comparing different data sources and the handling of mobile generated field data. In addition, the construction and conversion of lanes for different tractor manufacturers is explained.
Another focus is on georeferenced soil sampling, including the creation of hydrographs, the processing of QField data and the integration of laboratory data. Finally, the creation and application of models for creating application maps is covered.
- Target group
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People interested in GIS, students, specialists from the fields of Agriculture/Agric Engineering/Environment/Planning/Engineering
- Prerequisites
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- Previous knowledge of QGIS required: The required knowledge can be found in the course „Basic QGIS Applications“.
- Own laptop required: The system requirements vary depending on the QGIS version and will be provided in advance in a detailed installation description.
- Pre-installation of QGIS required: Detailed installation instructions will be provided in advance(https://qgis.org/download/).
- Course contents
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- Create field boundaries
- Dealing with different data sources for field boundary creation
- Web-based data sources
- Dealing with different data sources for field boundary creation
- Acquiring boundary data
- Workflow for creating field boundaries
- Handling mobile-generated field data
- Constructing and changing field boundaries
- Creating lanes
- Construction of lanes based on the created field boundary
- Converting tracks to ISOXML or other tractor manufacturers
- Georeferenced soil sampling
- Create hydrographs for soil sampling based on a zone map
- Theory and further processing of mobile generated data (QField)
- Integration and further processing of laboratory values
- Different options for displaying and retrieving results
- Creating an application map
- Introduction and application of a model for creating an application map
- Creating and applying a model
- Create field boundaries
Advanced QGIS applications in Agriculture (raster data)
The „Advanced QGIS applications in Agriculture (raster data)“ training course is aimed at advanced users who have ideally already completed the „Basic QGIS applications“ course or have other prior knowledge. The aim of the course is to deepen QGIS skills in the area of raster layers.
The course begins with an introduction to raster layers. Participants will learn how to integrate web-based data sources and save sections of them locally. Furthermore, it is shown how raster data (RGB images) from Google Earth Pro can be integrated and georeferenced in QGIS projects.
Another focus is on multispectral images and the calculation of indices in the raster computer. The integration of raster data from the Copernicus Browser and the use and creation of models are covered in detail.
In addition, the integration of orthophotos from drone flights and the creation of zone and application maps based on the data obtained will be explained. Participants will learn how to combine multiple raster data and use models to create application maps.
- Target group
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People interested in GIS, students, specialists from the fields of Agriculture/Agric Engineering/Environment/Planning/Engineering
- Prerequisites
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- Previous knowledge of QGIS required: The required knowledge can be found in the course „Basic QGIS Applications“.
- Own laptop required: The system requirements vary depending on the QGIS version and will be provided in advance in a detailed installation description.
- Pre-installation of QGIS required: Detailed installation instructions will be provided in advance(https://qgis.org/download/).
- Pre-installation of Google Earth Pro required: Detailed installation instructions will be provided in advance(https://www.google.com/intl/de/earth/about/versions/).
- Pre-registration on the website „Copernicus Browser“ required: The registration takes place at https://browser.dataspace.copernicus.eu.
- Course contents
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- Introduction to the topic of raster layers
- Possibilities in the area of „web-based data sources“
- Integration of different services
- Saving the visualisation locally
- Integrating raster data (RGB images) from Google Earth Pro into the project
- Procedure in Google Earth Pro
- Georeferencing the saved raster data
- Introduction to spectral indices (multispectral images)
- Integrating raster data (multispectral satellite images) from the Copernicus Browser into the project
- Procedure in the Copernicus Browser
- Calculation of indices in the raster calculator
- Using and creating models
- Integrate orthophoto of a drone flight into the project
- Create a zone map based on the data obtained
- Compute several raster data with each other
- Creating an application map from raster data
- Model application for creating an application map based on a raster layer
Mobile geodata acquisition with QGIS and QField
In this course, participants will learn how to effectively perform mobile geodata collection with QGIS and QField. They will create a QGIS project on their own computer and configure it for mobile data collection. The course covers methods for transferring data to mobile devices (Android), both local and cloud-based.
Participants will receive an introduction to various surveying systems for centimetre-accurate positioning and learn how to use them with their smartphone. Measuring rods are provided or participants can bring their own. The use of your own correction signals will be explained. Preliminary information on how to apply for an RTK correction signal and how to obtain a surveying rod will be provided. Finally, the participants will carry out a practical exercise outdoors to carry out centimetre-accurate mapping.
- Target group
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People interested in GIS, students, specialists from the fields of Agriculture/Agric Engineering/Environment/Planning/Engineering
- Prerequisites
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- Previous knowledge of QGIS required: The necessary knowledge can be found in the course „Basic QGIS applications“.
- Own laptop required: The system requirements vary depending on the QGIS version and will be provided in advance in a detailed installation description.
- Pre-installation of QGIS required: Participants will receive a detailed installation description in advance(https://qgis.org/download/).
- Own smartphone/tablet (Android) required: The system requirements depend on the apps to be installed and will be provided in advance in a detailed installation description.
- Installation of the apps „QField“ and „Lefebure Ntrip Clint“ required: A detailed installation description will be sent to the participants in advance.
- Application for own RTK correction signal required: A detailed description of how to apply for the correction signal will be sent to participants in advance.
- Survey rods can be provided: It is also possible to participate with your own survey rod. Procurement options will be explained in advance in a Zoom meeting.
- Price per participant
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Price on request
- Course contents
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- Preliminary information on the application for an RTK correction signal and the procurement of a surveying rod
- Creating a QGIS project for mobile data acquisition
- Prerequisite for the collection of
- Measured values (e.g. creation of a drop-down menu)
- Images
- films
- Audio tracks
- Prerequisite for the collection of
- Options for data transfer to the mobile device (Android)
- Local and cloud-based data exchange
- Introduction to different surveying systems for centimetre-precise positioning
- Connecting the surveying technology with the smartphone (Android)
- Use of own smartphones
- Surveying rods are provided or you can bring your own
- Use of self-requested correction signal
- Practical exercise for mapping with centimetre accuracy in the field
Online support hours for QGIS questions
Our offer is aimed at anyone who needs support when using QGIS. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced user, our online support sessions offer you the opportunity to get targeted help and answers to your questions about QGIS. We offer personalised advice, tailored solutions to your specific QGIS problems and flexible online support hours to suit your schedule. Our experienced QGIS experts are at your side with in-depth knowledge and provide quick and precise answers so that you can successfully realise your projects. The offer can be booked by the hour and appointments are made by arrangement. The focus is on the application of QGIS in an Agriculture context, which is particularly beneficial for GIS professionals, farmers and companies who want to expand and improve their GIS skills.
- Target group
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People interested in GIS, students, specialists from the fields of Agriculture/Agric Engineering/Environment/Planning/Engineering
- Prerequisites
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none
- Training location
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Online via Zoom
- Training duration
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1 hour
- Training dates
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by arrangement
- Price per participant
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100 Euro
