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Farm Capability Assessment Services

About the Service

The decision to purchase a farm enterprise in the 21^st century is not an easy one to make. The opportunities presented to an agricultural producer are many. A productive and sustainable farm will provide economic returns for years to come.

The decision to purchase a farm, however, is not without its challenges. There are a wide range of factors contributing to the current productivity and the long-term sustainability of a farm. Agronomic, economic, environmental and social aspects all play important roles in the success of a farm today and in the future. The dynamic nature of today's agricultural industry increases the complexity of the decision.

The Farm Capability Assessment, a service of AXYS Agronomics, offers prospective farm buyers a powerful tool to use in their decision making process. It affords producers the ability to make a more informed decision regarding the capability of the farm they are considering to purchase. AXYS Agronomics can assist a producer by making a very difficult decision easier to make.

The Assessment Process

The Farm Capability Assessment is a flexible service which can change according to your needs. A brief outline of the contents of the Farm Capability Assessment is included below. Your assessment may include all or portions of the following:

BASIC FARM INFORMATION

• Location of farm
• Description of farm
• Description of region

FARM RESOURCE INVENTORY

1. Landbase Information
   1. Aerial photos of the land
   2. Extent of arable acres, pasture, open water, etc.
2. Soil Resources
   1. Soil type, distribution and productivity
   2. Agricultural capability classification of the landbase
   3. Limitations and implications for management
      1. Salinity, leaching and erosion potential
3. Water Resources
   1. Surface water resources
      1. Availability, quality, demand and allocation
   2. Groundwater resources
      1. Availability, quality, demand and allocation
4. Crop Resources
   1. Current crop management practices
   2. Crop productivity
   3. Crop production potential
5. Livestock Resources
   1. Current livestock management practices
   2. Livestock production potential
6. Equipment and Infrastructure

FARM PRODUCTIVITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

• Summary of current resource conditions
• Suggested potential development and production opportunities
• Long-term outlook of farm

INFLUENCES ON PROPERTY

• Proximity to urban development and services
• Proximity to agricultural development and services

SUMMARY

• Assessment summary highlighting important considerations