At Mapco
we pride our self on our professional product and we strive to give the best support and service.
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How do you do your surveys?
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We make use of a motorcycle to travel between key points, areas inaccessible by the motorcycle we do by foot. The technician is geared with a DGPS (Differential Global Positioning System) with a live satellite feed (with sub meter accuracy) to survey and plot all features within borderlines and above ground.
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What makes a Mapco Map better?
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With the type of equipment we use, we are able to indicate with sub meter accuracy your fields, vineyards, orchards etc, contours and headlands, give accurate sizes and specify with GPS coordinates the location of all fences and features on your farm.
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Why do you use 1ha grids for Precision Soil Analysis?
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The goal of precision soil analysis is to save on input costs. Using a 1ha grid gives a more detailed analysis of the area and therefore a more accurate reading can be provided with which the necessary adjustments can be made to save on costs and insure a better harvest.
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What if I only want to analyse 1 soil sample per field | vineyard | orchard?
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One sample could be analysed, the result however would not be as accurate and effective as using a grid system to take samples.
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Any bonus benefits to a Farm Survey or Precision Soil Analysis?
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Yes, our maps can be used for insurance purposes and precision soil analysis can be used to apply for a production loan.
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Could the field | vineyard | orchard shape files be uploaded onto my farm equipment’s GPS?
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Yes, our shape files can be uploaded to your GPS. We are able to assist in the layout lines and supply you with the needed shape files for your precision spreaders.
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What is the duration of a survey?
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The duration of a survey depends on the terrain and its accessibility. Estimated time for farms with fields can be calculated on 300ha to 500ha per day. Vineyards and orchards can and may take longer.
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What do you need from me to get started?
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We need to know where all your border fences are and have complete access to the area being surveyed.
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What is included with my farm survey?
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- Surveying is done with DGPS in WGS84 format
- Everything within borderlines and above ground will be surveyed and plotted
- Survey package includes a laminated and framed colour map on scale
- A4 laminated booklet
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Would it be possible to add supplementary information/features on the map?
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Yes, these features can be added to your map at an additional cost.
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Can my map be revised in the future?
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We store all data from the initial survey and will be able to adjust any changes on your map.