ISHS Acta Horticulturae 97: VI Symposium on Horticultural Economics
THE USE OF MICRO-COMPUTERS ON NURSERIES |
| Author: | J.H. Dempster |
| Abstract:
In September 1978 a PET mini-computer made by Commodore was acquired by the Management Section of the Guernsey Horticultural Advisory Service. Programs have been written for the machine to provide:
In the experimental section of the Advisory Service the machine has been programmed to check glasshouse temperatures. The object has been to ascertain how an inexpensive mini-computer might help the nurseryman to run his business. The paper describes the configuration of the mini-computer, the programs so far devised and discusses how the grower may use the machine. | |
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