3 Spring Tips for Your Farm

Every sowing season comes with its share of uncertainties. From unpredictable weather patterns to fluctuating input costs, you face no shortage of challenges. 

But with the right information at your fingertips, you can plant with confidence, managing risks and optimising returns at every step.

I’ve worked with farmers across the UK, helping them leverage the power of their farm records to make better and more informed decisions.  

Here’s how analysing your farm’s numbers through the YAGRO Platform can help you minimise risk and maximise opportunity this spring…

1. Choosing the Right Varieties 

Selecting the right crop variety for spring drilling is one of the most impactful decisions you’ll make. Data analysis helps you move beyond guesswork by showing: 

• Historical Performance: Review how specific varieties have performed in your fields over previous seasons. Analysing yield, disease impact, and cost-effectiveness to guide your choices. 

• Budget Suitability: Match varieties to your specific budgets, input programmes and end-market goals. Then track costs in real-time to keep on top of the season. 

YAGRO’s platform allows you to visualise these factors at the field, crop or variety level -  so you can confidently treat your crops according to both their needs and the needs of your business. 

2. Managing Input Costs 

Input costs are a significant driver of profitability, but overspending on fertilisers, chemicals, or seeds can erode your margins. Data analysis enables you to: 

• Match Inputs to Returns: Use historical and field level data to apply fertilisers and crop protection to areas which show the greatest sign of returning investment.  

• Avoid Over-Application: Save costs by making data-led decisions around inputs, preventing waste and protecting margins. 

• Plan Ahead: By forecasting crop requirements against your breakeven figures, you can stay one step ahead. 

With YAGRO’s tools, you can see exactly where your money is going and associate costs with each decision you make.  

3. Monitoring Field-Level Data 

Every field on your farm has its own story. Understanding field-level data allows you to: 

• Identify High Performers: Pinpoint which fields consistently deliver strong gross margins and prioritise investment. 

• Address Underperformance: Analyse problem fields to determine whether they require alternative management strategies, and assess the range of SFI options available as alternatives. 

• Track Changes Over Time: Monitor how your fields respond to different crops, inputs, and weather conditions, building a clearer picture of long-term performance. By centralising your records with YAGRO, you can spot patterns and trends that might otherwise go unnoticed. 

Planting with Confidence Starts with Data 

The decisions you make today will shape your farm’s success for the entire season and far beyond. That’s why it’s critical to approach them armed with accurate, actionable information. 

Whether it’s choosing resilient varieties, optimising input strategies, or understanding your field-level performance, data analysis is the key to managing risks and protecting your margins. 

We’re here to help you turn your farm records into a powerful decision-making tool.  

Want to learn more? Book a free demo with me by clicking the top right of your screen - and discover how YAGRO can help you take control of your performance and reduce risk at every stage of the cropping cycle.