Data is scattered across programs and spreadsheets
The system brings field, operations, warehouse and document records into one database; management reports are generated automatically instead of in Excel at the end of the month.
Custom software development
Custom software development for agribusiness
askcust develops custom software for agribusiness: web systems for records and management, mobile apps for field work, integrations with accounting, telematics and equipment. For farms and agricultural companies whose processes, data or integrations do not fit off-the-shelf products.
- focus
- web · mobile · integrations · automation
- stack
- Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL · Swift, Kotlin
- format
- end-to-end project or team support
- reply
- within one business day
What custom agribusiness software development is
Custom software development for agribusiness is building a system around the processes of one specific enterprise, its fields, machinery, warehouse, documents and people, instead of adjusting the enterprise to a ready-made product. Unlike a subscription service, the client owns the code and the data, and the feature set is defined by the tasks, not by a pricing tier.
Who custom development is for
- ·Farms where records live in several unconnected programs and spreadsheets, and the management summary is assembled by hand.
- ·Agricultural companies with non-standard processes: several legal entities, an own grain elevator, in-kind payments, special land lease agreements.
- ·Distributors of seeds, crop protection products and machinery who need a CRM with client fields and seasonal deals.
- ·Companies that have tried an off-the-shelf product and hit its limits: a missing integration, report or role.
- ·Teams that need a developer on their own project: support for one stage rather than a separate product.
Which tasks custom development solves
An off-the-shelf product does not know your processes
Features are designed around how the farm actually works: its own statuses, documents, approvals and write-off norms.
No integration with what you already have
Accounting software, telematics, weighbridges, weather stations and spreadsheets are connected as data sources through APIs, file exchange or direct database access.
Field work is invisible from the office
A mobile app with an offline mode sends tasks, photos and observations to the shared system as soon as there is a connection.
Vendor lock-in
The code and the database belong to the client and run on the client's infrastructure; changing the contractor or developing the system in-house is possible at any time.
What askcust builds
The set of modules is defined during the analysis; below are the typical directions.
Web systems for records and management
Dashboards for the office and the management: fields, operations, warehouse, land bank, contracts, reports. Stack: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL.
Mobile apps for field work
Native iOS and Android apps in Swift and Kotlin: field map, geotagged photos, tasks, offline mode and synchronisation.
Integrations with accounting and equipment
Exchange with accounting and e-reporting systems, telematics (Wialon, manufacturers' APIs), weighbridges and controllers through APIs, files or the Modbus and MQTT protocols.
Routine automation and notifications
Telegram bots, automatic reports, reminders about contracts and regulations, synchronisation between services.
CRM and ERP for agricultural companies
Sales and record systems built for the seasonality of the agricultural market: clients with fields, deals, deferred payments, cost per crop.
Dashboards and analytics
Field, machinery and warehouse indicators in one place, filtered by season, cluster and crop.
What we integrate with
askcust builds the software and connects data sources; the hardware and service subscriptions stay with their providers.
- BAS and other local accounting systems
- M.E.Doc (e-document and tax reporting)
- Wialon
- machinery manufacturers' telematics APIs
- fuel level sensors (through telematics)
- Sentinel-2 / Sentinel Hub
- weighbridges and lab equipment (file exchange)
- Modbus
- MQTT
- Telegram Bot API
- Excel / CSV
- REST APIs
Off-the-shelf product or custom development
| criterion | Off-the-shelf product | Custom by askcust |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Works right after sign-up; the processes adapt to the product. | The first module launches after the analysis and prototype; the processes stay yours. |
| Features | A fixed set per pricing tier; changes for a single client are usually impossible. | Exactly what your processes need; new ones are added in the next releases. |
| Integrations | Only the ones the vendor has foreseen. | Any system with an API, file exchange or database access. |
| Data and code | Data on the vendor's servers; on cancelling the subscription, an export if one is provided. | The code and the database belong to the client and run on the client's infrastructure. |
| Cost | A subscription per user or per hectare; the fee grows with the farm. | A one-time development cost and support by agreement; no per-hectare fees. |
| When to choose | Standard processes, a small farm, a start needed tomorrow. | Own processes, several systems to integrate, data that must stay with you. |
How askcust works
Process analysis
Conversations with the people who keep the records and work in the field; the result is a process description and a prioritised task list that is useful even without development.
Prototype and release plan
A clickable prototype of the key screens and a written scope of the first release with an estimate.
First module on real data
Import of existing spreadsheets and reference data, connection of data sources, a working version for one team.
Iterations with users
The agronomist, the accountant and the director work in the system; their feedback turns into the next releases with a fixed scope.
Handover and support
Code in the client's repository, documentation, team training, support and development of the system by agreement.
examples of askcust's work →not agriculture, but the same kind of task: records, CRM, automation
questions and answers
How much does custom agribusiness software cost?
The cost depends on the number of modules, integrations and user roles, not on hectares or seats. After the process analysis askcust gives an estimate for the first release with a fixed scope and puts it in writing; further stages are estimated separately, once it is clear what is needed next.
How long does the first release take?
The timeline is set after the analysis and depends on the scope of the first module and the number of integrations. The first release is deliberately kept small, one module on the farm's real data, so that the system starts working as early as possible and the remaining features are added in iterations.
Who owns the code and the data?
The client. The code is handed over to the client's repository and the database runs on the client's server or cloud account. askcust has access only for the duration of development and of support by agreement.
Can we start with a process audit without development?
Yes. The process analysis is a separate stage with its own result: a process description, a prioritised task list and a recommendation on what to automate first. After it you can order development from askcust, from another team, or postpone it.
Do you take over systems written by other developers?
Yes, after an audit of the code and the infrastructure. askcust assesses the state of the system, the risks and the cost of support; if rewriting the system in parts is cheaper than maintaining it, you will be told so directly.
Can you reinforce our IT team instead of running a separate project?
Yes. Team support means taking part in your project for a specific stage: design, development of a module, an integration. The work happens in your repository and follows your processes.
Describe the task and askcust will reply with where to start
A reply within one business day; a call only if we agree on one.