Find here a list for downloading the most important model tools available from agri benchmark. We are presently working with Version 4 which is constantly updated on this site. The availability of the files is restricted to member Level 2. For a general description of the basic model, the cost-tools and the projection tool see the section about training.

The basic model TIPI-CAL  [4-model]

[Last update 05.09.11]

This is the central processing unit to calculate farm data. TIPI-CAL is just a very complex calculator. The only two sheets for input are the input sheet (farm data) and the nation sheet (projection data).
Download (ZIP-Document, 3888 kb)

The cost modules  [4-cost]

[Last update 05.09.11]

This tool is linked to TIPI-CAL and performs all necessary calculations to get per-unit cost and returns of the beef finishing and the cow-calf enterprise.
Download (ZIP-Document, 1346 kb)

The questionnaire and the Input sheet (INP)  [4-insert]

[Last update 27.04.12]

This file contains the questionnaire which is linked to an input sheet to generate the input data for the model.
Download (ZIP-Document, 2495 kb)

Building the final INP-sheet  [4-inptrans]

[Last update 04.05.11]

Once the questionnaire is completed and the basic INP is set up, this tool helps to produce the final INP with the desired layout and useful links. It also allows to generate INP-sheets with new start years.
Download (ZIP-Document, 3001 kb)

The projection tool  [4-nation-100]

[Last update 14.04.10]

This sheet (called nation-sheet) is used for projections of yields and prices. It is set to constant price and yield projection.
Download (ZIP-Document, 118 kb)

The output of the model as a farm overview  [4-out]

[Last update 02.10.10]

Linked to the model TIPI-CAL, this tool provides a farm overview and the basic economic results on whole-farm and enterprise level. It is used for crosschecking with the advisors and farmers.
Download (ZIP-Document, 317 kb)

The documentation  [4-beefdocu]

[Last update 12.04.10]

A detailed documentation of all parts relevant for the beef finishing and cow-calf sections of the model and the cost modules.
Download (ZIP-Document, 630 kb)

The simulation tool  [4-matrix]

This tool is used to calculate up to 10 policies and farm strategies and to store the results.
Download (ZIP-Document, 630 kb)