In this newsletter:

– Where to meet ABS during the coming period?
– ABS Seed – Production App 3.0
– Boost your efficiency together with our consultants
– Introduction of new employees
– New Features & Improvements for ABS Breeding Advanced Search

Where to meet ABS during the coming period?

• World Seed Congress, Istanbul Turkey, May 19- 21, Booth 1.37
• Oregon Seed Association, Annual summer convention, Salishan, Oregon, June 23-25

ABS Seed – Production App 3.0

ABS Seed has launched Production App 3.0, a powerful tool designed to streamline field production processes. Now available for deployment upon request, this enhanced app offers improved navigation, robust tracking, and real-time insights for production companies prioritizing field registration and oversight.

Key Features & Enhancements:

✅ Satellite-Powered Field Maps – Precisely map and manage crops.
✅ Activity Calendar – Track tasks and stay organized.
✅ Real-Time Field Insights – Capture inspection data and optimize contracts.
✅ Grower & Field Management – Oversee your operations efficiently.
✅ Responsive UI – Seamlessly works on tablets and phones.
✅ Google Maps-Based Land Measurement – Accurate surface area calculations.
✅ Parent/Stock Seed Allocation – Optimize resource distribution.
✅ SSO Integration (Azure/OAuth) – Secure and convenient login.

Main inspection screen

With our Production App 3.0, global planners gain real-time overview over all production fields, including inspection booking and alarm setting. The system’s online and offline connectivity ensures flexibility, making it an essential tool for managing grower contracts and optimizing field operations.

A new feature in the ABS Seed Production App allows you to integrate satellite data for your fields, providing enhanced monitoring and insights. This functionality requires a separate subscription to a satellite data provider.

Boost your efficiency together with our consultants

Did you know that ABS consultants are here not only to support you during the initial implementation of ABS but also to help streamline operations and enhance productivity?

We work closely with you to review your current process flows and how you use ABS. By optimizing existing functionalities, we can unlock significant improvements with minimal effort. This can lead to a major reduction in the steps required to complete your operations. Recent success stories include:

Optimized shipment receiving: Implementing the receiving shipment functionality significantly reduced the steps needed to assign batch certificates to all received batches.

Streamlined disease testing: By combining multiple disease tests into a single combination test—where each determination receives a separate result—we’ve aligned the software process with the actual lab procedures, making it much more efficient.

Enhanced sample clustering: Introducing the “cluster samples” option allows multiple batches to be tested together. The results are then visible across all batches, reducing the number of tests required, cutting costs, and improving efficiency.

Let us help you make the most of ABS! Contact us to explore how we can optimize your workflows and maximize your productivity.

Furthermore, our consultants are happy to showcase new ABS features in a preview session after each upgrade, ensuring you maximize the benefits of the latest version.

Get the most out of your software—reach out today to book a session with one of our consultants!

Introduction of new employees

Recently Marit Kemna joined ABS to fullfill our team of Business Consultants and Jelle de Jonge joined our team as a developer. Both are working on our ABS Seed software solution. And right here below they introduce themselves to you!

“Hi everyone, my name is Jesse de Jonge. I’m 25 years old and currently living in Enkhuizen. I like to play videogames, go to the gym and program in my spare time. I have joined ABS in January of 2025 after working 2 years prior as a .NET developer. My goal at ABS is to grow as a developer, improve the code quality and to modernise ABS.”

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. I’m eager to dive in, contribute to ABS’s success, and help our clients thrive. Let’s do great things together!

Hi everyone, I’m Marit Kemna. I have joined the Agro Business Solutions (ABS) team as a Business Consultant in September 2024. With a background in marketing strategy, research, and consulting in the agricultural sector, I’m excited to bring my experience to ABS and contribute to our ongoing projects and initiatives.

Before joining ABS, I worked on various projects focused on developing and implementing marketing strategies for different businesses. These experiences have given me a strong foundation in understanding client needs and delivering effective solutions. The opportunity to join ABS felt like a new challenge. The company’s innovative approach to the seed industry and its commitment to excellence really resonated with me.

Since starting at ABS a few months ago, I’ve been impressed by the supportive and collaborative environment. My colleagues have been incredibly welcoming, making it easy to settle in and get up to speed. I’m particularly excited about working with both our existing and new customers and look forward to learning from their experiences in the industry.

My goal as a Business Consultant at ABS is to help our clients achieve their business objectives by providing practical solutions and insights. I’m eager to work closely with our clients, understand their unique challenges, and collaborate with the ABS team to deliver tailored strategies that drive growth and success.

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. I’m eager to dive in, contribute to ABS’s success, and help our clients thrive. Let’s do great things together!

New Features & Improvements for ABS Breeding Advanced Search

The advanced search feature of ABS Breeding (and ABS Production) will soon receive new functionality. Below is a breakdown of the upcoming changes.

Changes to Saving/Sharing Presets

Previously, renaming a preset before hitting “Save” would create a duplicate, often leading to accidental copies over time. The new update introduces both a “Copy” and a “Save” button, preventing unintended duplication.

Additionally, the way shared presets appear has been improved. Instead of the previous “G(roup)” prefix, shared presets will now be color-coded:

• Blue for private presets
• Purple for shared presets

Improved Advanced Search

Custom Filters

We are testing the addition of custom filters, enabling advanced filtering functions that were previously unavailable. For example, a new filter can automatically exclude records older than one year without requiring manual date entry.

Headers

Customer feedback highlighted that extensive, unmodifiable filter lists were becoming an issue. To address this, we are testing dynamic headers, similar to record forms. This allows users to organize traits under specific headers and collapse sections for better navigation.