A practical checklist

  1. Agree who records each section or measured quantity.
  2. Use distinct landmarks, load identifiers, or machine references in notes.
  3. Check for overlap before combining any quantities for a later review.
Illustrative recordA worked example

One harvest entry says “Western strip, load W3, 7 t”; another says “Eastern strip, load E2, 8 t.” Both use the same field and date but have different physical scope and source references.

What to avoid

Do not assume two same-day entries are duplicates merely because their field and activity type match. Compare coverage and source records first.

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