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Financial Visibility

Connect production, inventory, agronomy and sustainability data with financial outcomes so farms can understand profitability, forecast performance and make better commercial decisions.

Forecast Revenue

$3.2m

Expected season revenue

Gross Margin

28%

Current forecast margin

Cost Position

86%

Spend against seasonal budget

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Financial Performance

Understand the commercial performance of the whole operation.

Powered Farm brings revenue, costs, margins and production performance into one view so growers and farm managers can understand what is driving profitability across crops, zones, seasons and business units.

  • Revenue, costs, margins and production performance connected in a single commercial view
  • Profitability understood by crop, zone, season and business unit — not just at a whole-farm level
  • Budget vs actual tracked in real time so performance gaps are visible before they compound
  • Financial year and seasonal planning views that reflect the way the business actually operates

Financial Position — FY25/26

Revenue

$4.8M

Expenses

$3.1M

Gross Margin

38%

Profit / Ha

$1,240

Budget vs Actual

+4% ahead

84% of budget consumed — 16% of season remaining

Commercial Drivers

See what is driving financial outcomes.

Financial performance is shaped by production decisions, yield, quality, input costs, labour, inventory, customer commitments and seasonal conditions. Powered Farm connects these drivers so commercial performance can be understood in context.

Revenue & Margin

Track revenue and gross margin by crop, zone and season. Understand where margin is strong, where it is under pressure and what is driving the difference.

Gross Margin by Crop
Potatoes
44%
Broccoli
31%
Pumpkin
39%
Onions
28%

Marker = target margin

Cost Tracking

Monitor input, labour, water, energy and overhead costs by crop and zone. Understand where costs are rising relative to production outcomes and where efficiency gains are available.

Cost Breakdown — FY25/26
Inputs
42%
Labour
28%
Water/Energy
16%
Overhead
14%

Budget vs Actual

Compare actual revenue and expenditure against budget across the season. Understand variance by line item so decisions are based on current data, not end-of-year surprises.

Budget vs Actual — FY25/26
Revenue+5%
Input costs8%
Labour+-4%
Water/Energy12%

Profitability by Crop

Understand which crops are generating the strongest returns and where profitability is under pressure. Compare revenue, costs and margin at the crop level across seasons.

Net Return by Crop ($/ha)
Potato
Broccoli
Pumpkin
Onion
Turf

Profitability by Zone

Analyse profitability at the production zone and paddock level. Identify high-performing areas and zones where costs are elevated relative to the returns being generated.

Zone Margin Performance
Z1
Z2
Z3
Z4
Z5
Z6
Z7
Z8
StrongOn trackReview

Input Cost Efficiency

Track input spend per hectare and per tonne of production. Understand whether input costs are tracking efficiently relative to yield outcomes and identify where spend is elevated.

Input Cost / Tonne — vs Target
Fertiliser
$68
Chemicals
$34
Irrigation
$22
Labour
$48

System Integration

Financial visibility without replacing your accounting system.

Powered Farm is designed to connect with financial platforms such as Xero, allowing farms to combine accounting data with production, inventory, agronomy and sustainability data without creating another disconnected system.

  • Connects with Xero and compatible accounting systems — no data re-entry
  • Brings production and operational data alongside accounting figures for context
  • Not a bookkeeping or accounts payable system — a commercial intelligence layer
  • Farm managers see profitability drivers; accountants keep working in their own tools

Data Flow

Xero / Accounting System

Revenue, expenses, journals, chart of accounts

Powered Farm

Commercial intelligence layer

Production

Yield, plans, zones

Inventory

Stock, supply, costs

Agronomy

Soil, sap, herbage

Sustainability

Carbon, water, soil

Profitability & Scenario Planning

Decisions backed by connected data

Planning Periods

Plan by season, financial year and operating cycle.

Farms do not operate on one calendar alone. Powered Farm supports financial year views, seasonal planning, contract periods and harvest cycles so performance can be reviewed in the way the business actually operates.

Financial Year Performance

Review revenue, costs, margins and profitability across the financial year. Compare FY25/26 performance against prior years and budget to understand the full commercial picture.

Revenue — FY Comparison
FY23/24
FY24/25
FY25/26
3-year view+16% YoY

Seasonal Performance

Track financial performance through the production season. Understand how revenue, costs and margins are tracking mid-season so plans can be adjusted before the season closes.

Current Season — Progress
Revenue recognised
62%
Costs incurred
74%
Season complete
58%

Costs ahead of season progress — review timing.

Contract Periods

Align financial planning with contract periods, delivery windows and pricing agreements. Understand the revenue and margin implications of each contract across the season.

Active Contract Periods

Broccoli — Oct–Dec

Active

Potatoes — Nov–Jan

Active

Pumpkin — Jan–Feb

Upcoming

Turf — Rolling

Active

Multi-Year Trends

Review financial performance over three or more years to identify long-term trends in revenue, input costs, margins and profitability. Useful for planning assumptions and investment decisions.

3-Year Gross Margin Trend
TargetGross margin %

3-year average: 36% — improving trend

Financial Workspace

See revenue, costs, margins and resilience in one place.

A single commercial workspace connects production plans, actual performance, operating costs, sustainability variables and financial scenarios.

Financial Visibility — FY25/26
FY25/26
Live

Revenue

$4.8M

+4% vs budget

Expenses

$3.1M

+6% vs budget

Net Profit

$1.7M

Margin: 35%

Revenue / Ha

$11,200

vs $10,800 budget

Profitability by Crop

AllAbove targetReview
Crop / ZoneRevenueCost/HaMarginvs Budget

Processing Potatoes

Blocks A–C · 148 ha

$2.1M

$6,840

44%

+4pt

Broccoli

Blocks D–E · 62 ha

$0.9M

$8,220

31%

−7pt

Japanese Pumpkin

Blocks F–G · 85 ha

$1.1M

$7,100

39%

+3pt

Onions

Block H · 47 ha

$0.7M

$8,640

28%

−6pt

Revenue vs Budget by Crop

Potato

Broccoli

Pumpkin

Onion

Budget
Actual

Cost per Hectare by Zone

Zone 1 (Potatoes)

$6,840

Zone 2 (Broccoli)

$8,220

Zone 3 (Pumpkin)

$7,100

Zone 4 (Onions)

$8,640

Budget vs Actual — FY25/26

Revenue

$4.6M

$4.8M

Input costs

$1.9M

$2.1M

Labour

$820K

$790K

Gross Margin

36%

35%

Scenario Planning

Reduce fertiliser 15% — model yield impact

−$42K input / +2% margin est.

Improve irrigation efficiency in Zone 3

−$18K energy / 8% water saving

Switch Onion area to Broccoli next season

Margin +6pt est. — review logistics

Farm Resilience Scorecard

Soil health trajectory
Input cost efficiency
Water use efficiency
Revenue diversification

Recommendations

Review input spend — Broccoli cost/ha above comparable zones

Model irrigation efficiency gains in Zone 3 before next season

Assess Onion vs Broccoli crop mix for FY26/27

Scenario Planning

Model the financial impact of future decisions.

Powered Farm helps teams test production, operational and sustainability scenarios before committing investment, showing potential impacts on input costs, revenue, gross margin, resilience and long-term farm value.

Input Efficiency Scenarios

Model the financial impact of reducing fertiliser, chemical or water inputs while maintaining yield targets. Understand the cost saving potential and the evidence required to act with confidence.

Fertiliser Reduction Scenario
Input reduction−15%
Estimated cost saving−$42K/season
Yield risk modelledLow (2–3%)
Gross margin impact+2.1pt est.

Irrigation & Energy Scenarios

Model irrigation efficiency improvements to understand the potential reduction in water and energy costs. Assess the financial case before committing capital to infrastructure upgrades.

Irrigation Efficiency — Zone 3
Current energy cost/ha$310
Comparable zone average$248
Potential annual saving$18K
Capital payback (est.)2.4 yr

Crop Mix Scenarios

Compare the revenue and margin implications of different crop mix configurations. Model seasonal rotations, new crop introductions or area adjustments against historical performance and forecast pricing.

Crop Mix — Current vs Proposed
Potatoes
-5%
Broccoli
+8%
Pumpkin
-2%
Onions
-1%
CurrentProposed

Farm Resilience

Measure resilience as a business asset.

Sustainable farming practices can improve long-term profitability, reduce operational risk and create new revenue opportunities. Powered Farm helps measure the relationship between soil health, carbon, biodiversity, water efficiency, input use and commercial performance.

Soil Health & Organic Matter

Track soil organic matter, biological activity and structural health over time. Understand the relationship between soil health improvements and input cost efficiency, yield stability and long-term farm value.

Soil OM Trend — Zone 2
FY22/23FY23/24FY24/25FY25/26

Improving — correlates with −8% fertiliser spend

Carbon & Biodiversity

Measure carbon sequestration, biodiversity indicators and land management outcomes as business metrics — not marketing claims. Understand the financial value of ecosystem improvements without relying on unverified credits.

Carbon & Ecosystem Metrics
Soil carbon trendImproving
Native vegetationStable
Biodiversity indexImproving
Verified creditsPending audit

Water & Energy Efficiency

Track water use per hectare and per tonne of production. Monitor energy consumption across irrigation, machinery and infrastructure to identify efficiency opportunities with measurable financial returns.

Water Use (ML/ha) — Trend
FY23
FY24
FY25
FY26

−31% over 4 seasons — est. $24K/season saving

Input Cost Reduction

Identify opportunities to reduce input spend without compromising production outcomes. Model scenarios connecting agronomic data, soil health and input efficiency to understand where savings are available.

Input Cost / Ha — vs Benchmark
Fertiliser
Below bnchmk
Chemicals
Above bnchmk
Water
Below bnchmk

Risk Reduction

Measure how production diversification, soil health, supply resilience and financial planning reduce operational risk. Understand where the business is exposed and where structural improvements can reduce vulnerability.

Risk Exposure Profile
Price volatility
Input supply
Water security
Labour availability

New Revenue Opportunities

Identify revenue opportunities emerging from sustainability improvements, certification programmes, premium market access or supply chain requirements — assessed on evidence, not assumption.

Opportunity Pipeline

Premium market access (certified)

In review

Carbon programme eligibility

Qualifying

Water credit potential

Assess

Biodiversity offset assessment

Pending

Recommendations

Turn financial insight into better business decisions.

Powered Farm surfaces commercial performance gaps, margin pressure, input cost inefficiencies and scenario opportunities before they affect the season result. Every recommendation is tied to a specific crop, zone or decision — not a general benchmark.

  • Fertiliser cost per hectare has increased 14% this season while yield response on Broccoli blocks is flat. Review input spend against agronomic outcomes before the next order cycle.
  • Gross margin on Japanese Pumpkin is 8 percentage points below target despite above-plan yield. Review contract pricing and confirm cost assumptions are current.
  • Potato production in Blocks A–C is tracking above plan on both yield and margin. Review uncontracted volume and assess spot market options before harvest.
  • Irrigation energy cost in Zone 3 is above budget and above comparable zones. Model efficiency improvements before committing to next season's programme.
  • Three-year average gross margin for Broccoli is declining while input costs are rising. Review crop mix assumptions for FY26/27 planning.
  • Soil organic matter improvements in Zone 2 are correlating with reduced fertiliser spend. Consider modelling long-term input cost reduction across similar zones.

Active Recommendations

Margin pressure — Broccoli

Gross margin is 7 percentage points below target despite above-plan yield. Review contract pricing against current cost of production before the next season plan is set.

Input efficiency — fertiliser spend

Fertiliser cost per hectare has increased 14% this season while yield response on Broccoli blocks is flat. Review input programme against agronomic outcomes before the next order cycle.

Scenario opportunity — Potatoes

Potatoes Zone A–C are tracking above plan on both yield and margin. Review uncontracted volume and assess spot market options before harvest window closes.

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