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Farming Enterprise Comparison For Decision Making

This form allows you to input your yield and price projections alongside variable costs to see which crop provides the best return on investment.

Category

Item

Wheat (Crop A)

Canola (Crop B)

A
B
C
D
1

Revenue

Expected Yield (t/ha)
4.5
2.2
2
 
Target Price ($/t)
$280.00
$650.00
3
 

Total Income

$1,260.00
$1,430.00
4
 
 
 
 
5

Variable Costs

Seed ($/ha)
$65.00
$95.00
6
 
Fertilizer ($/ha)
$120.00
$180.00
7
 
Chemical/Spray ($/ha)
$85.00
$110.00
8
 
Machinery/Fuel ($/ha)
$90.00
$90.00
9
 
Harvesting/Freight ($/ha)
$85.00
$65.00
10
 

Total Variable Costs

$445.00
$540.00
11
 
 
 
 
12

Profitability

Gross Margin ($/ha)

$815.00
$890.00
13
 

Break-even Yield (t/ha)

1.59
0.83
 

Comparative Advantage

Plant Canola

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Form Insight: Strategic Crop Comparison

Objective: This form is designed to move your farm management from "guesswork" to "data-driven strategy." By comparing the Gross Margin of two different enterprises, you can identify which crop utilizes your land most efficiently and offers the best protection against market volatility.

 

1. Understanding the Key Metrics

To make the best decision, we focus on three specific calculations:

  • Gross Margin ($/ha):
    • The Logic: This is your "Profit per Hectare" before fixed costs (like land tax or bank interest). It tells you how much cash each crop actually puts back into the business.
    • The Formula: Total Income - Total Variable Costs
 

Break-even Yield:

  • The Logic: This tells you the minimum tonnage you must produce to cover your "out-of-pocket" expenses (seed, spray, fuel).
  • The Formula: Total Variable Costs / Target Price
 

The Comparative Advantage (Winner Logic):

  • The Logic: An automated "Advisor" that compares the final margins and highlights the best financial path forward.
  • The Formula: IF (Wheat Margin > Canola Margin, "Plant Wheat", "Plant Canola")

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