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Farm Matters

by Farm Matters · Since 2013
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Active1+ countriesOn-premise
Quick facts
VendorFarm Matters
Year launched2013
StatusActive
Location4 Turners Way, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2YE, United Kingdom.
Countries served1+
Languages1
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierN/A
Free trialYES
Contact salesN/A

About Farm Matters

Farm Matters is a farm management software from Farm Matters that supports the management of cattle, sheep, crops, medicines, and NVZ compliance. It combines features such as connectivity to BCMS, ScotEid, and Livestock Information, along with a range of EID options, so users can effectively monitor and manage their livestock and crop production. The software also includes the Cattle CTS (BCMS) Scottish Calf Scheme to assist farmers in compliance with local regulations. With its comprehensive data integration and management tools, Farm Matters is designed to help agricultural businesses simplify their operations. Key capabilities: connectivity to BCMS EID support crop management tools livestock tracking compliance management Best for: farmers and agricultural businesses that need an integrated solution for farm management.

Farm Matters is an award-winning, comprehensive software solution designed to streamline farm record-keeping across Cattle, Sheep, Crops, and NVZ requirements for UK farmers. Its core strength is legislative compliance, allowing electronic submission of cattle passport and movement notifications directly to BCMS/CTS and ScotMoves, and sheep movements to Livestock Information. It actively manages performance with features like Daily Live Weight Gain tracking and support for Scottish Beef Schemes, transforming administrative work into an active management tool. The software is highly regarded for its intuitive and user-friendly interface. Data entry is simplified through easy-to-use wizards that ensure all legislative details are captured correctly, while the CTS Cross Check is a critical lifeline before an inspection. Deployment is an On-Premise Windows application for primary use, supplemented by a convenient Web App and an Android UHF App, enabling essential data lookup and recording directly on the farm via mobile devices. Pricing for Farm Matters is a fully supported, all-inclusive subscription service at £258 pa + VAT, with no initial cost.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Offers complete livestock, crop, and NVZ management in one integrated system.
  • Provides seamless electronic submission to BCMS, ScotMoves, and Livestock Information systems for compliance.
  • Simple and intuitive interface that is easy for non-technical farmers to use.
  • Reliable customer support by experienced agricultural software experts.
  • Affordable subscription pricing with no upfront costs or hidden fees.
Cons
  • Limited availability outside the UK, making it unsuitable for international farmers.
  • No dedicated in-app marketplace for third-party integrations or plugins.
  • Cloud/web app functionality is less advanced compared to desktop version.
  • Sheep module is less comprehensive than the cattle management system.
  • No mobile app for full-featured farm management (only a limited web app).

Features

Key features

BCMS Integration

Allows farmers in England and Wales to submit cattle passport and movement notifications electronically to the British Cattle Movement Service.

ScotMoves Integration

Enables Scottish farmers to submit cattle birth and movement data directly to ScotMoves and ScotMoves+ online.

Livestock Information Link

Supports electronic reporting of sheep movements to Livestock Information systems for compliance.

NVZ Record Keeping

Provides tools for Nitrate Vulnerable Zone compliance, including N Max calculations and record automation.

Weight Tracking

Imports data from devices like Tru-Test weigh heads to calculate daily live weight gains and track growth.

Reporting Suite

Generates printable and exportable legislative, compliance, and financial reports including Medicine Book and Profit Reports.

Console Mode

On-farm console allows quick data entry, viewing of animal alerts, and batch event creation without internet access.

Additional features

Cattle Management

Records births, sales, movements, treatments, deaths, weights, and services for full herd traceability.

Sheep Management

Tracks lambing, tagging, movements, treatments, and flock-level performance data.

Crop Management

Manages cultivations, fertilizer and pesticide applications, harvests, and soil testing records.

Medicine Records

Maintains a Medicine Book for livestock treatments, stock tracking, and veterinary expense management.

NVZ Module

Calculates nitrogen application rates and compliance for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones in England.

Web App

Online portal for remote event recording and animal lookups via smartphone or computer.

ScotEID Integration

Submits data for Beef Efficiency and Scottish Suckler Calf Support Schemes.

Cross-Checking Tool

Compares farm-held cattle data against BCMS or ScotMoves records for inspection readiness.

Console Batch Processing

Offline batch entry screen for quick on-farm weight and event logging.

Weight Import

Imports weights from EID readers and weigh indicators for growth performance tracking.

Report Generation

Exports reports to PDF or CSV for compliance, productivity, and profit analysis.

Data Editing

Allows full edit/delete access to records ensuring flexibility in farm data management.

Multi-Module Access

Includes Cattle, Sheep, Crops, Medicines, and NVZ modules under one subscription.

Free Trial

Provides full software access with user data and no obligation or setup fee.

Cloud Sync

Partial hybrid deployment combining local desktop software with web-based portal access.

Pricing

Free trial
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Monthly plans

Single Annual Subscription
GBP 258/mo
billed monthly

Countries & Languages

1
Countries served
1
Interface languages
1
Billing currencies

Available in

United Kingdom

Interface languages

Englis

Billing currencies

🇬🇧GBP

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