When it is needed
In disagreements with a contractor about timing, area, sequence or quality of cultivation, sowing and crop care.
What we examine
- Worked plots and operational results.
- Cultivation schedules and contractor instructions.
- Work logs, route data and completion records.
Materials to prepare
- Contract, technical brief and agreed changes.
- Field map and information about the treated area.
- Records, journey sheets, logs and available machinery data.
- Information about the crop, growth stage and conditions in which work was performed.
Sample questions
- Which operations and areas are supported by the materials?
- Do the timing and sequence of work comply with the agreed cultivation practices?
- Are there signs of skips, overlaps or uneven performance?
- What consequences could the established deviations have caused?
- Are the input data sufficient to assess the particular work stage?
How the work is carried out
- Compile a list of obligations and actual operations.
- Compare documents with field signs and available route data.
- Assess the agronomic significance of identified deviations.
Result
A report on the supported extent and quality of operations, with a table comparing the brief and outcome.
What affects the conclusions
A work completion record alone does not replace information about cultivation practices. Legal questions of contract performance and recovery of payment are resolved separately.
Frequently asked questions
Can machinery GPS data be used?
Yes, if their source, period and connection to a particular machine can be established. A route alone does not establish every operational parameter.
Can work be checked after harvesting?
Some operations are assessed using documents and remaining signs. Once field conditions have changed, opportunities for physical checking decrease.