Data Analytics for Feed Milling

COREmill is the market-leading feed mill management system designed to help you run an efficient and profitable business, using cutting-edge data analytics to streamline processes and enable informed decisions.  

Trusted to manage over 50% of all Irish grain intake, the software is a proven solution for transforming operations in agricultural feed mills. 

So, if you’re interested in turning complex agricultural data into actionable strategies for improved visibility, flexibility, and, most importantly, profitability – we can help.

Firstly, what is data analytics?

Data analytics is the process of collecting, processing, and interpreting data to uncover patterns, trends, and actionable insights. Crucially, it turns complex numbers into clear, useful information to aid you in smarter decision making.  

Businesses across all industries use data analytics to improve customer targeting by studying purchasing behaviours, optimising budgets with performance tracking, identifying trends to guide product development, and refining marketing strategies for better outcomes. 

In feed production, as in other industries, data analytics plays a critical role. It enables  mills to capture procurement, inventory and stock information all the way through to production and dispatch. This essential information helps mills improve productivity, reduce costs, and calculate accurate selling prices across feed processes.

How do companies use data analytics?

In 2025, we would advise that it is absolutely crucial for feed mills to be using data analytics in their operations. Without it, you could be missing out on: 

• Customer order forecasting  
• Optimising stock levels  
• Identifying buyer patterns and opportunities for further sales 
• Automatic error detection  
• Weight discrepancy management 
• Customer self-service tools 
• Full stock control, plus, so much more.  

Curious about how COREmill could best support your requirements? Talk to an expert regarding your agricultural data analytics needs today.

Benefits of data analytics that you may have overlooked:

Ultimately, data analytics has several benefits for businesses, regardless of your industry. We’ve compiled a list of the top sector-wide advantages to using data analytics below: 

Data analytics… 

• Increases operational efficiency  
• Informs effective marketing campaigns 
• Enhances customer retention and loyalty 
• Detects fraud and supports risk management 
• Optimises decision making 
• Provides you with a competitive advantage (if used correctly) 

Beyond the obvious benefits, data analytics also highlights inefficiencies and provides early warning signs of potential risks, helping your business stay ahead of the curve. 

Key features of COREmill data analytics

As discussed earlier, COREmill is the market leader in customised grain solutions for mill and grain, managing a staggering 50% of all Irish grain intake.  

Our solutions are used to manage everything from feed sales, order processing, mobile and online sales, purchase contracts, grain intake and processing, raw material procurement, weighbridge operations and so much more.  

Below are some of the key features that make it a standout solution for agricultural data management:

Customised dashboard

The customised dashboard in COREmill allows you to display metrics that are most relevant to your specific business goals. It can be presented through web-enabled interface, making sure that all KPIs, budgets and forecasts are available 24/7. 

Entirely customisable and intuitive, it is ideal for formula storage and cost sets, allowing users to easily transfer formula codes, recalculate nutrients, and identify feed formulation issues in advance. 

In addition, these dashboards can be further customised for specific roles in the business – for example a transport manager can use order and production information to create haulage and route plans while a nutritionist may require details on overall requirements and costs to drive formulation planning.

Standard suite of reports

Data is power. COREmill includes a standard suite of reports that help you track various aspects of your operations and financial management. These reports provide valuable insights into everything from descriptive analytics – highlighting past trends – to predictive analytics, which forecasts future performance and trends. By offering predefined templates, we simplify the reporting process to ensure you can focus on analysis – rather than data preparation.  

Data exported to excel

Another one of our key features is the ability to export data directly into Excel. This makes it easy for you to analyse data in familiar software, share insights with stakeholders, and perform deeper analysis using custom formulas and charts. This ensures that you have the flexibility to use the data in ways that best suit your needs. The ability to schedule and email data extracts allows you to have the information that you need exactly when you need it.

Why is data analytics in agriculture important?

With rising demand and unpredictable weather, data analytics is, quite simply, transforming mill operations. Using real-time insights – there is the ability to make smarter decisions, reduce waste, and improve efficiency across operations.  

Data analytics allows agribusinesses to:

1. Optimise resources

Resource allocation becomes smarter, ensuring that all elements of a formulation are in place and used efficiently to cut costs and reduce waste.   

2. Predict market trends

Accurate forecasting allows businesses to predict market trends, manage supply chains, and prepare for seasonal shifts.  

3. Support profitability and sustainability

Ultimately, data-driven decisions support profitability and sustainability, making farms more resilient and productive in the face of industry challenges. 

With the help of data analytics, the animal feed industry can move beyond guesswork and tradition, embracing smarter, more efficient, and sustainable practices. From improving output to reducing waste and adapting to market shifts, data-driven insights are helping agribusinesses thrive.  

As technology evolves, those businesses who integrate analytics into their agricultural operations will be better equipped to meet demand, protect resources and secure their long-term success. And COREmill will help them get there.