To support farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs in making strategic decisions by simulating and comparing the economic impact of various farm management scenarios.

The Routeplanner Calculator is a strategic simulation tool that enables users to explore different future pathways for their farm or agricultural enterprise. By inputting farm-specific data, users can model multiple scenarios—such as changes in production scale, resource use, labour, land management, investment choices, or diversification strategies.

The tool calculates the economic outcomes of each scenario and visualises impacts on key areas such as:

• Land use and leasing
• Labour requirements
• Input costs and output revenues
• Environmental performance (e.g. emissions, nutrient flows)
• Investment thresholds and risk zones

It helps users understand trade-offs, identify tipping points, and make informed decisions based on integrated farm processes rather than isolated factors.

Tips for use:

• Use accurate and up-to-date data for reliable simulations
• Compare multiple scenarios to understand trade-offs and risks
• Revisit simulations regularly as market or policy conditions evolve
• Combine with advisory support to interpret results and plan actions

• Access to the Routeplanner tool (software or spreadsheet)
• Farm-specific data (e.g. production figures, costs, land area)
• Optional: benchmarking data or sector averages
• Scenario templates or worksheets