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Crop Farm Financial Model - Dynamic 10 Year Forecast (Excel XLSX)
Excel (XLSX)
BENEFITS OF DOCUMENT
- enable users to get into details of every step of a Crop Farm project from the Land acquisition to a potential sale
- Suitable for either a new or existing farm
DESCRIPTION
If you want to start a crop farm from scratch or you need a sample crop farm business plan template, this Financial model is the right tool for you.
The main purpose of the model is to enable users to get into details of every step of a Crop Farm project from the Land acquisition, seeding, growing and harvesting stages to operating analysis, projection of cash flows and a potential future sale.
It includes Land ownership assumptions (purchase or lease), production schedule for 5 different types of crops, direct costs (from seeding to harvesting), Revenue Assumptions (expected yield and sale prices), Direct & Indirect Payroll, OpEx, Capex, financing through Debt & Equity and Valuation & Exit Assumptions
Outputs of the template include Monthly Cash Flow Report, forecasted Financial Statements (3 Statement Model), Annual Direct Cash Flow, Project Valuation and Sensitivity Analysis, Payback & Breakeven Calculation, Project Return Metrics (IRR, MOIC, NPV), and Investors Returns Waterfall.
A variety of KPIs and Financial Ratios analyzes business performance and the project's results are presented through sophisticated charts & graphs and are summarized on a professional Executive Dashboard.
The model is dynamic and allows users to select the desired forecasted Years (1 to 10). Output Reports & Charts are dynamically updated based on the selected forecast period
The structure of the template follows Financial Modeling Best Practices principles and is fully customizable.
Inputs:
• Land Ownership (choice between Purchase or Lease)
• Production Schedule for 5 different types of crops (Land Preparation & Seeding, Growing , Harvesting, Storage)
• Revenue (Expected Yield & Sale Price per crop type) and Direct Costs (seeds, fertilizers, chemical, fuels, storage, etc.) Assumptions
• Payroll, OpEx & CapEx and Depreciation Assumptions
• Financing & Capital Structure ? Uses & Sources of Cash analysis (Financing through Equity & Debt)
• Exit Year Scenario & Valuation Multiples
Outputs:
• Monthly Operating Cash Flow Report
• Dynamic 10 Year Forecast (3 Statement Model)
• Annual Direct Cash Flow
• Project Valuation (incl. Enterprise & Equity Value, DCF, Terminal Value, Unlevered & Levered Cash Flow, Project Return Metrics & Sensitivity Analysis)
• Summary of various KPIs and Financial Ratios (Revenue & Cost Metrics, ROE, ROIC, Profit Margins, etc.)
• Investor Returns (4-tier IRR hurdle waterfall model to distribute proceeds between investors)
• Business Performance Dashboard
• Professional Executive Summary (can be used for investment decisions)
Instructions on the use of the model are included in the Excel file.
Help & Support
Committed to high quality and customer satisfaction, all our templates follow best practice financial modeling principles and are thoughtfully and carefully designed, keeping the user's needs and comfort in mind.
No matter if you have no experience or you are well versed in finance, accounting, and the use of Microsoft Excel, our professional financial models are the right tools to boost your business operations!
If you however experience any difficulty while using this template and you are not able to find the appropriate guidance in the provided instructions, please feel free to contact us for assistance.
If you need a template customized for your business requirements, please e-mail us and provide a brief explanation of your specific needs.
This financial model provides a comprehensive framework for analyzing crop farm operations, ensuring that all critical aspects are covered. Users can easily navigate through detailed reports and visualizations, allowing for informed decision-making and strategic planning.
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Source: Best Practices in Integrated Financial Model, Agriculture Industry Excel: Crop Farm Financial Model - Dynamic 10 Year Forecast Excel (XLSX) Spreadsheet, Profit Vision
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