Production Configuration

The production configuration module manages the agricultural parameters that define how crops are modeled and simulated within the AClimate platform. This is where administrators set up the crops, their varieties, the soils where they grow, and the seasonal cycles that govern agricultural planning.

Crop Management

Administrators define the crop types that will be available in the system. Each crop is registered with a name and becomes the parent entity for cultivars, soils, and phenological stages that are specific to that crop. Common crops include maize, rice, plantain, coffee, and pasture forages, but the system supports any crop type that the platform needs to model.

Cultivar Management

Cultivars represent the specific varieties of each crop that are grown in different countries. A cultivar is linked to both a crop type and a country, reflecting the fact that the same crop may have different varieties adapted to different regions. Administrators configure each cultivar with a name, a display order for the frontend, and a flag indicating whether it is a rainfed variety. This information is used by the crop simulation models to generate accurate yield predictions for each variety under local conditions.

Soil Management

Soils are configured per country and per crop, recognizing that different crops have different soil requirements and that soil types vary significantly between regions. Each soil type is linked to a specific crop and country, with a name and display order. The soil configuration is used by the crop models to simulate how different soil types affect water retention, nutrient availability, and ultimately crop yields under various climate scenarios.

Season Management

Growing seasons define the agricultural calendar for each location and crop. Administrators set planting windows and season dates that reflect the actual agricultural practices in each region. The season configuration includes the start and end dates for both the planting window and the full growing season. This information is critical for the forecast models, as it determines when crops are in the field and vulnerable to specific climate conditions.

Setup Management

Setups are the most detailed level of crop configuration, bringing together a specific cultivar, soil type, and growing season into a complete configuration that can be simulated. Each setup also includes a planting frequency parameter. These setups are the actual configurations that the crop simulation models use when generating yield forecasts. Administrators can also associate configuration files with each setup, containing the specific model parameters needed for simulation.