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Calculators Controlled Traffic Calculator

How to use this calculator

For detailed instructions on how to used this calculator please refer to the Controlled Traffic Calculator Fact Sheet.

Estimate the expected changes from Controlled Traffic Farming.
Yield improvements.
Change in expenses.
Press Calculate Controlled Traffic.

Background

The decision to adopt controlled traffic farming (CTF) is a difficult one as it generally involves a significant capital outlay and small reduction in total cropping area. This management strategy aims to alleviate the effects of traffic related soil compaction by restricting machinery movements to designated tramlines. In doing this, farmers are limited to specific types of machinery all based on identical wheel widths. On soil types susceptible to compaction, CTF has the potential to markedly improved yields through improved rooting depth and access to water.

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Seed		kg/ha
Fertiliser		$/ha
Chemical		$/ha
Repairs		$/ha
Crop Insurance		$/ha
Fuel		$/ha

Cereal Area Cropped		ha
Machinery Depreciation Rate		p.a.
Cost of Funds		p.a.
Current Cropping Machinery Value	$
Cost to Convert to CTF	$

Calculators Controlled Traffic Calculator

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Cereal Margin without controlled traffic

Income

Variable Costs

Whole Farm Detail

Expected Changes from CTF

Income

Expenses

Yield
Price ($/t net on farm)		$/ha

Reduced Overlap		%
Fuel Efficieny Improvements		%