Planning of production processes for agricultural enterprises using joint competences of university and IT company in development of knowledge bases

Abstract

The paper considers the questions of developing a knowledge base (ontology) of an agricultural enterprise, as well as development of models and methods of coordinating a production plan by software services (agents). The knowledge base should allow for storage and use of information on crops, crop growing conditions, crop production characteristics, peculiarities of cultivation and processing processes, insect pests, plant diseases, soil types and characteristics, technological processes (maps) for crops, application of fertilizers, systems for differential application of fertilizers and plant protection products, crop economy, classes of agricultural machines and trailers. The developed planning models and methods through interaction of software services (agents) should use the knowledge base and ensure formation of the enterprise work plans for a given time horizon.