Ackerchef
German documentation-first field record from HELM-Software with fertiliser requirement built in and an entry price of €99 per year
Quick Overview
| Company | HELM-Software (owner Uwe Helm) |
|---|---|
| Category | Farm Management Software |
| Headquarters | Ladenburg, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages reviewed |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Cloud field record, offline app, integrated recognised fertiliser requirement, import of field data from the applications of all federal states, reports and proofs, Agrimentor safety checks |
| Pricing | From €99 per year, prices net plus 19% VAT per the imprint; 30 days free trial |
| Best For | Farms that want a lean legal field record and nothing more |
| Replaces | Climate FieldView record keeping, Excel lists |
Detailed Review
Ackerchef describes itself as not an overloaded all-in-one package: it is a specialised field record for farms that want to document measures in an orderly way. Fertilising, plant protection and other measures are kept at a single place in the cloud, with an app that works offline.
The provider is HELM-Software, run by Uwe Helm from Adam-Herdt-Str. 23 in Ladenburg. The agricultural trade magazine top agrar is quoted on the vendor site as rating the product positively in a practice test, a statement made by HELM itself.
Fertiliser requirement inside the record
The recognised fertiliser requirement calculation is integrated, so a farm does not run separate single systems or scattered Excel files. The vendor says the product follows the current fertiliser ordinance and is recognised in all 16 federal states.
Field data from the funding applications of all states can be imported, which shortens the first set-up.
Fewer clicks, more checks
HELM claims 50 percent fewer clicks when keeping the field record. An add-on called Agrimentor runs extra safety checks on conditions, hints and likely error sources.
Trial and price
Entry is advertised from €99 per year with a 30-day free trial. The imprint states that all prices on the site are net plus 19% VAT.
Limitations to Consider
Ackerchef does only documentation. There are no satellite maps, application maps or machine data in the feature list, so precision farming needs another tool such as Plantivo. It is German-law specific and the site is in German. The operator is a sole proprietor business, so continuity depends on one person. Hosting location is not stated.
Who Should Use Ackerchef
Smaller German farms that need the fertiliser ordinance documentation done correctly and cheaply and do not want precision farming features.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Entry price of €99 per year
- Fertiliser requirement integrated
- Offline app
- Field data import from all federal states
- 30-day free trial
Cons
- Documentation only, no precision features
- Germany-specific
- Sole-proprietor operator
- Hosting not stated
Alternatives to Ackerchef
Other European farm management software worth comparing before you decide:
Farmdok
Austria · Austrian field record with satellite maps and published prices
Agroptima
Spain · Spanish farm app for official field reports and cost control
Geofolia
France · French plot register that checks entries against the rules
OneSoil
Switzerland · Swiss satellite zoning and variable-rate mapping platform
See all European farm management software or compare them directly against Climate FieldView record keeping on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
From €99 per year, with prices stated net plus 19% VAT, and a 30-day free trial.
The vendor positions it as a specialised documentation record. Precision features are not part of the page.
Yes, the app can be used without an internet connection according to the vendor.