Open Research Base
Holistic farm management for agriculture
Open-core software for innovation in agriculture
The Open Research Base (ORB) gGmbH is a non-profit organisation that jointly develops and applies open-core technologies to advance the digitalisation and automation of agriculture. ORB brings together companies, research institutions and universities to develop practical solutions together with farmers. The aim is to meet the ecological and economic challenges of modern agriculture and help farmers to organise their farms efficiently, sustainably and future-proof. By promoting an open, collaborative development culture, ORB aims to establish a circular economy that brings long-term ecological and social benefits in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Farm Management System
ORB-FMS is a not-for-profit farm management system that offers farmers a comprehensive solution for managing and automating their farms. It is based on the open-core ERP software ODOO and combines business processes such as personnel, warehouse and financial management with farm-specific functions such as arable field maps, herd management and direct marketing.
Developed in close co-operation with farmers, ORB-FMS promotes efficiency, sustainability and future-proofing in agriculture.