Integrating food and energy production on farmland: database of decision support tools (DSTs)

Decision support tools (DSTs) can be used by farmers to support decision making on-farm through a wide range of processes and activities. Value4Farm is a collaborative initiative funded by the EU Horizon Europe program and aims to increase on-farm renewable energy production while preserving food production, soil health, biodiversity, and reducing water and fertiliser usage. This research sought to explore the range of DSTs available to farmers to support food and energy production and the integration of food and energy production on farmland.

A search of databases, including Web of Science, online education providers, organisations working with farmers and publications was undertaken and a range of DSTs focusing on aspects of food and energy production were identified. A variety of features of each DST was explored and recorded, including its aims, methods of use and geographical scope.

This spreadsheet contains a full list of DSTs identified and evaluated, with a brief description of the DST, its scope and purpose for users, the process and outputs users receive from the DST, languages the DST interface is available in, the cost to farmers for using the DST and a link to the DST.