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Farm Break-Even Yield Calculator
Calculate the minimum crop yield needed to break even based on total costs and expected crop price.
Farm Break-Even Yield Calculator
Estimate how much crop yield you need to cover your farming costs.
Includes seeds, fertilizer, labor, fuel, rent, etc.
Price you expect to receive per bushel, ton, or unit.
Result
Break-even yield: 10,000 units
How it works
The calculator divides your total costs by the expected price per unit to determine the minimum yield needed to break even.
FAQ
Does this include profit? No. This shows the minimum yield needed to avoid losses.
What if prices change? Recalculate using different price assumptions to stress test risk.
How to use this farm break-even yield calculator
- Enter your total farming costs
- Enter the expected price per unit of crop
- Calculate the break-even yield
Example
A farmer wants to know the minimum yield needed to cover costs.
- Total costs: $50,000
- Crop price: $5 per unit
- Break-even yield: 10,000 units
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