TL;DR
Causes record why a treatment is done (Pest, Disease, Nutrition, Weed, Other).
Add Causes in Farm settings → Causes → Add, or on the fly while logging a job.
Tag each treatment with one or more Causes for accurate spray diaries and audits.
What Is a Cause?
A cause is any specific reason behind a crop treatment. Examples include:
Pests – e.g., aphids, fruit flies, mites, beetles
Diseases – e.g., powdery mildew, canker, rust, root rot
Nutrition – e.g., magnesium deficiency, general fertilization
💡 Tip: Add causes individually for each issue you’re treating. This allows for more accurate and searchable treatment records.
Read more on causes: What is meant by Product and Causes
Step-by-Step: How to Add Causes Before You Start Logging Jobs
Open the Farmable App
Log into your Farmable app and go to the farm settings in the right-hand corner.Scroll Down to the ‘Causes’ Section
Tap on 'Causes' in the menu.Tap ‘Add'
Use the ‘Add’ button in the top right-hand corner.Fill in Cause Details
List causes individually so they reflect the exact reason for your treatments. Examples:Name (e.g., Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Frost Damage)
Cause Type (e.g., Pest, Disease, Nutrition, Weed, Other)
Optional description
📌 Adding causes individually helps ensure clean, searchable reports.
Save Your Cause
Once you’ve entered the details, tap Save. The cause is now available when logging jobs.Repeat for All Common Causes
Build a list of likely causes for your farm so you can quickly tag jobs when needed.
Step-by-step: How to Add Causes While Logging a Job
Start a Job
Begin a job from the main screen (+).Select Add Cause
Tap to select an existing cause or add a new one.Tap ‘+ Add a New Cause’ if Needed
If the issue isn’t listed, add it on the spot.Enter Name, Cause type, Description, and Save
The cause will be saved for future use and linked to the job you’re logging.
FAQs
What is a Cause in Farmable?
A Cause records why you performed a treatment (e.g., Pest, Disease, Nutrition, Weed, Other), so audits and reports reflect the reason behind each job.
How many Causes can I tag on one job?
One or more. If a job addresses multiple issues (e.g., aphids and powdery mildew), tag both.
Can I add Causes while I’m logging a job?
Yes. Use Add Cause and, if needed, + Add a New Cause to create it on the spot.
Should Causes be general or specific?
Prefer specific (e.g., “Aphids” instead of “Insects”). Specific tags make reports and searches more accurate.
What’s the difference between a Product and a Cause?
Product = what you applied. Cause = why you applied it. Both appear in job logs and reports.
Are Causes required to log a treatment?
They’re strongly recommended for spray diaries and audit prep. Some compliance workflows expect a clear reason.
Can I edit or remove a Cause later?
Yes, updating a Cause’s name or type won’t delete historic jobs; past records keep their links.