ProfitCast · space data, field decisions

See your profit potential.Before you harvest.

How much could your crops earn, and which actions make economic sense? ProfitCast combines satellite data, yield forecasts and production costs to support more profitable decisions throughout the season.

ESA Space Solutions

A project funded by the European Space Agency (ESA).

Satellite observing crop condition and variability within a field
From crop health to profitabilityYield + fertilization + field economics

More confidence in an unpredictable season

Every field decision has an economic impact

Assess whether an operation will pay off before committing to its cost.

Spot risks to yield and profit while there is still time to respond.

Use up-to-date forecasts to plan production and support commercial negotiations.

01 / ENP Calculator

Understand your profit potential during the season

The ENP Calculator (Expected Net Profit) translates field data into expected net profit. It combines dynamic yield forecasts, selling prices and production costs from FarmCloud to help assess crop profitability before harvest.

  • Profit forecasts for each field and crop, updated as conditions change.
  • Scenario comparisons: different selling prices, operation costs or fertilization plans.
  • Break-even analysis and alerts when the forecast falls below your target.

Gain a basis for planning expenditure, choosing profitable operations and negotiating with buyers.

ENP Calculator

Your field. A fuller picture of the outcome.

Yield forecastSelling price
Production costs
Expected net profit

Explore how changing your assumptions affects profitability.

02 / Fertilization Strategy

Invest in fertilization with a clear goal

Compare strategies focused on maximizing yield, reducing costs or balancing economic and environmental performance. The module combines satellite data, soil test results and field history.

  • Assessment of soil nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK), supported by AI models and reference measurements.
  • Fertilization scenarios that account for yield targets and available budgets.
  • Comparison of each strategy's impact on expected yield and profit in the ENP Calculator.

Direct inputs where they make economic sense and reduce unnecessary fertilizer use.

Fertilization Strategy

Match your strategy to your goal

Yield potential
Cost control
Economics and environment

Soil data + field history + planned budget

03 / Yield Intelligence

See how your fields' potential changes

Yield Intelligence combines satellite observations with weather and agronomic data. Yield forecasts evolve with crop growth and seasonal conditions, providing up-to-date inputs for profitability analysis.

  • Dynamic yield forecasts based on crop condition and weather patterns.
  • Monitoring of within-field variability and identification of areas needing attention.
  • Identification of water stress, temperature stress and other factors limiting crop potential.

Respond to risks earlier and improve harvest, supply and resource planning.

Yield Intelligence

Spot differences. Respond earlier.

Areas needing attention

Illustrative field variability map. Satellite observations + weather + yield models.

Who is ProfitCast for?

Shared insights. Benefits across the supply chain.

From decisions on a single field to planning partnerships with multiple farms.

Farms and producer groups

Compare field profitability, plan seasonal expenditure and base crop management decisions on expected outcomes. Give producer groups a shared view of production potential.

Advisors and agronomists

Show the economic rationale behind your recommendations. Compare fertilization options and their impact on yield and profit using connected agronomic and cost data.

Food processors and distributors

Better assess the supply potential of partner farms. Use production and profitability forecasts to plan procurement, contracts and collaboration with growers.

Agricultural input suppliers

Match fertilizers, seeds and services to crop potential and farm budgets. Develop advisory services based on economic value and improve demand planning.

How does it work?

From data to decisions in four steps

  1. Connect your farm data

    Field boundaries, crops, operation history, soil analyses and costs provide the starting point.

  2. Add the satellite perspective

    Earth observation and weather data feed soil nutrient assessment models and yield forecasts.

  3. Compare your options

    See how different fertilization strategies, prices and costs change your expected profit.

  4. Decide and monitor

    Choose an option that matches your goals and track forecast updates throughout the season.

New capabilities in an ecosystem you know

ProfitCast is being developed as an extension of FarmCloud, the platform behind FarmPortal. The project plans to provide analytics through web and mobile applications, integrated with existing field, operation and cost records.

Space technology for agriculture

A project funded by ESA

ProfitCast for Farms is an Agri Solutions project funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) under the Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) programme. It uses Earth observation to develop field-level forecasts of agricultural production profitability.

The three products described here are being developed and validated within the project. Contact us to discuss pilot opportunities, collaboration and availability.

ProfitCast

Plan your next season with profit in view

Do you run a farm, advise growers or work with agricultural producers? Let's discuss how ProfitCast could support your decisions.

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