Features of AspireNZ
User registration. Only registered subscribers can use AspireNZ. Once registered, each subscriber is given a unique username and password which are required to login to the system. This secures your crop information and limits access to your asparagus crop's database. (AspireNZ Registration)
Crop registration. Subscribers to AspireNZ may register as many asparagus crops as they like. A new subscriber must register at least one crop, and new ones can be added at any time. Each crop must be given a unique name and its area stated when it is registered, and the name must be used in all subsequent contacts with AspireNZ which relate to that crop.
Sampling instructions. The secure section of the AspireNZ website contains detailed instructions about how to sample root systems and measure the Brix%. The system administrator is available to help solve any problems that may arise. Registration does not include root sampling to measure Brix%. The grower or other trained professionals do the sampling and measurements.
CHO evaluation. This is the key feature of AspireNZ. Once a crop has been sampled and measured, the Brix% values are entered into the website and are evaluated. A report is generated that includes the resulting CHO content value as well as comments regarding the crop and management options. The system administrator is available to help you understand the content of the reports.
Database. The database retains all information about each registered crop for future reference thus creating a record of crop performance.
Crop diary. The database includes a diary feature that subscribers can use to record information about each registered crop. All CHO evaluation reports generated for the crop by AspireNZ are retained automatically in the diary.
Information retrieval. Subscribers to AspireNZ can retrieve information at any time to check the effects of management decisions on short or long-term crop performance.
Computer technology. The AspireNZ system uses Java-based servlet/JSP and JDBC technology couples with a MS SQL Server database to provide its functionality.
Internet browser compatibility. AspireNZ has been optimised for use with Internet Explorer, although it can be accessed with recent versions of any of the standard Internet browsers (see Internet Browser).
How to register: Complete the User Registration Form and return it to Sarah Sinton with the appropriate payment. You will then be provided with a username and password which will be operational on the AspireNZ website.
