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Farm business tools

The farm business calculator tools on this page are designed to help you identify ways to reduce inputs, improve income and balance your books.

Get started by completing the Basic Payment Scheme to understand where you are now. Then try out the other calculators to find ways to reduce costs, achieve the output you want and access new sources of income.

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Baselining profitability

Use this tool to estimate recent profitability excluding BPS, based on figures from your latest accounts. It highlights the profit gap that must be filled to ensure the future sustainability of the...

Budget Options Tool

Use this downloadable budget options spreadsheet tool to help you assess the pros and cons of potential systems and how you might change your business.

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Cow Efficiency Tool

Cow efficiency is based on the weight of calves weaned relative to the weight of cows mated. For suckler herds it is directly linked to profitability.  For herds with a relatively low percentage o...

CS / SFI Calculator

This tool lets you estimate the potential annual income available for delivering popular actions. Some examples of capital grant options are also included for you to explore.

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Ewe Efficiency Tool

Ewe efficiency is based on the weight of lambs weaned relative to the weight of ewes tupped. It is directly linked to profitability.  For flocks with a relatively low percentage opportunities for ...

Uplands SFI grazing calculator

Use this calculator to check if you may be eligible for grazing on moorland actions under SFI

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