The hidden costs of inefficiency in the agricultural sector
How much time and money is your business losing without you even realizing it?
Many agricultural businesses still operate with manual records, loose spreadsheets and inefficient processes. This wastes valuable time on administrative tasks and leaves less room for strategic improvements. But how big is the impact of this really?
Manual administration: a hidden cost
Every week, crop companies and consulting organizations spend hours manually entering data and processing reports. This is not only time-consuming, but also increases the likelihood of errors. For example, a cultivation manager who relies on paper records does not get a complete overview of plot activities until days later. This allows him to intervene too late in case of diseases or other problems, leading to yield losses.
Regulatory and compliance failures
The agricultural industry is becoming increasingly heavily regulated. Manual importation of crop protection products and fertilizers makes it more difficult to always comply with regulations. Incorrect or incomplete registration can lead to fines or rejection of products by buyers.
Waste of resources and poor planning
Unnecessary use of crop protection products or incorrect timing of irrigation and harvest times can cost thousands of dollars a year. A grower without real-time visibility into field data not only wastes resources, but can also deliver lower quality crops.
What if these inefficiencies were a thing of the past?
In the next blog, we show how automation and digitization solve these challenges.
Want to know where in your operations money goes unnoticed? In our white paper, we show you how to eliminate these hidden costs and increase your efficiency. Download it here!
More news
Contact us
Curious about iCrop?
Request a live demo!
