Crop Planning Analysis Skill
This skill transforms raw crop planning interview data into structured, actionable crop planning specifications.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill after completing a crop planning interview (e.g., via /crop-planning:good-question) when you have:
- •Collected answers across multiple crop planning dimensions
- •Raw notes from farmer conversations
- •Unstructured information that needs formalization
Do not use this skill:
- •During active interviews (use it after information gathering is complete)
- •For code analysis or implementation tasks
- •When crop plans are already well-structured
What This Skill Does
1. Structure Crop Plans
Transform raw interview data into a formal specification organized by:
- •Location: Climate zone, location details, growing conditions
- •Soil: Soil type, pH, nutrients, soil composition
- •Market: Demand, pricing, sales channels, market analysis
- •Constraints: Budget, land size, labor availability, regulations
- •Sustainability: Environmental goals, organic practices, water usage
2. Detect Issues
Identify and report:
- •Ambiguities: Vague climate descriptions, unclear market demands
- •Contradictions: Climate unsuitable for requested crops, resource conflicts
- •Gaps: Missing soil data, no market research done
- •Assumptions: Implicit assumptions about water availability, local climate patterns
3. Generate Crop Recommendations
Provide:
- •Crop Selection: Recommended crops for the farmer's situation
- •Risk Assessment: Potential challenges (weather, pests, market conditions)
- •Cultivation Strategy: Planting schedule, care requirements
- •Open Questions: Information gaps that need clarification
Input Format
PREFERRED: Dimension Data JSON (from /crop-planning:good-question)
If invoked after a /crop-planning:good-question interview, provide dimension data in JSON format:
{
"location": {
"answered": true,
"content": "English summary of location answers with examples",
"examples": 2,
"contradictions": false
},
"soil": {
"answered": true,
"content": "English summary of soil answers with examples",
"examples": 1,
"contradictions": false
},
"market": {
"answered": true,
"content": "English summary of market answers with examples",
"examples": 3,
"contradictions": false
},
"constraints": {
"answered": true,
"content": "English summary of constraints answers with examples",
"examples": 1,
"contradictions": false
},
"sustainability": {
"answered": true,
"content": "English summary of sustainability answers with examples",
"examples": 0,
"contradictions": false
}
}
CRITICAL: Content fields MUST be in English for uncertainty calculation to work correctly.
ALTERNATIVE: Raw Interview Data
For ad-hoc analysis without /crop-planning:good-question, provide raw interview data:
## Interview Transcript Farmer said: "I want to grow vegetables for local markets..." Question 1: What's your climate zone? Answer: "Temperate, cold winters..." Question 2: How much land do you have? Answer: "About 2 acres..." [etc.]
Or as structured notes:
## Collected Information Location: Temperate climate, zone 6, cold winters Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 6.5) Market: Local farmer's market, looking for good income Constraints: 2 acres of land, limited labor Sustainability: Interested in organic certification
Output Format
Structured Crop Planning Specification
# Crop Planning Specification: [Farm Name/Location] ## 1. Farm Overview & Context ### Location & Climate [Description of location, climate zone, weather patterns] ### Available Resources [Land size, soil type, water availability, labor] ### Primary Goals [What farmer wants to achieve - income, food, sustainability, etc.] --- ## 2. Recommended Crops ### Primary Crop Selections 1. **[Crop Name]** (Best Match) - **Why this crop**: [Climate suitability, market demand, profitability] - **Growing season**: [Planting to harvest timeline] - **Land required**: [Acres or area] - **Expected yield**: [Production estimates] - **Market value**: [Pricing and sales potential] 2. **[Secondary Crop]** - [Same details] 3. **[Tertiary Crop]** - [Same details] --- ## 3. Growing Requirements ### Soil Requirements - **pH**: [Optimal range] - **Nutrients**: [Required levels] - **Amendments needed**: [What to add to current soil] ### Water & Climate Needs - **Water requirements**: [Gallons/inches per season] - **Temperature ranges**: [Min/max optimal] - **Frost dates**: [Last spring / first fall frost] ### Labor & Care - **Planting labor**: [Person-hours needed] - **Maintenance**: [Weekly/monthly requirements] - **Harvesting**: [Timeline and labor needed] --- ## 4. Market & Economics ### Revenue Projections - **Expected yield**: [Units per acre] - **Market price**: [Per unit price] - **Expected revenue**: [Annual income estimate] ### Cost Structure - **Seed/starts**: [Cost] - **Soil amendments**: [Cost] - **Labor**: [Cost] - **Equipment**: [Cost] - **Total estimated cost**: [Bottom line] ### Profitability Analysis - **Gross profit**: [Revenue - Cost] - **Break-even timeline**: [When profitable] - **Payback period**: [Time to recoup investment] --- ## 5. Risk Assessment ### Climate Risks - **Risk**: [Description] - **Impact**: [Severity] - **Mitigation**: [How to address] ### Market Risks - **Risk**: [Market saturation, price volatility, etc.] - **Impact**: [Effect on profitability] - **Mitigation**: [Diversification strategy, contracts, etc.] ### Operational Risks - **Risk**: [Pest pressures, disease, labor shortage, etc.] - **Impact**: [Crop failure probability] - **Mitigation**: [Prevention and management strategies] --- ## 6. Planting Schedule ### Recommended Timeline **Spring** - [Month]: [Crop 1 planting] - [Month]: [Crop 2 planting] **Summer** - [Month]: [Harvesting/maintenance] **Fall** - [Month]: [Crop 3 planting / Crop 1 harvesting] **Winter** - [Month]: [Planning / soil preparation for spring] --- ## 7. Implementation Roadmap ### Phase 1: Preparation (Before Planting) 1. [Soil testing and amendment] 2. [Seed/start procurement] 3. [Equipment acquisition] ### Phase 2: Planting (Spring) 1. [Soil preparation] 2. [Planting timeline] 3. [Initial care] ### Phase 3: Growing Season (Summer) 1. [Maintenance schedule] 2. [Pest/disease monitoring] 3. [Watering strategy] ### Phase 4: Harvest & Sell 1. [Harvest timing and method] 2. [Market logistics] 3. [Sales process] --- ## 8. Open Questions Questions that need clarification before final commitment: 1. **[Question about market demand]** - Why it matters: [Impact on profitability] - Suggested resolution: [How to research/validate] 2. **[Question about resources]** - Why it matters: [Impact on feasibility] - Suggested resolution: [How to determine availability] --- ## 9. Sustainability Considerations - **Water usage**: [Conservation strategies] - **Organic certification**: [Path to certification if desired] - **Soil health**: [Long-term sustainability practices] - **Environmental impact**: [Positive/negative externalities] --- ## 10. Next Steps 1. **Immediate**: [Validate crop choices with local agricultural extension] 2. **Before Planting**: [Prepare soil, procure seeds] 3. **First Season**: [Document yields, learn from experience] 4. **Ongoing**: [Refine strategy based on results]
Example Usage
Input:
Farmer wants to grow crops for local farmer's market in zone 6. - Has 2 acres of land - Slightly acidic, well-drained soil - Good rainfall, some irrigation available - Can do most labor themselves, limited hired help - Interested in certified organic - Wants to maximize income
Analysis Output Summary:
Crop Planning Specification: Johnson Family Farm
Recommended Crops
- •Tomatoes (0.75 acres) - Zone 6 varieties thrive, strong farmer's market demand
- •Lettuce & Mixed Greens (0.5 acres) - High-demand, 4-6 week cycles, year-round potential
- •Squash & Zucchini (0.75 acres) - Prolific, long season, manageable water needs
Financial Projections
- •Total Revenue: $133,750 (all crops combined)
- •Total Costs: $15,300 (seeds, amendments, labor, irrigation)
- •Gross Profit: $118,450
- •Break-even: Year 1 if market channels established
Key Recommendations
- •Install drip irrigation (reduces water use 30-50%, critical for summer crops)
- •Pursue organic certification ($800-1,000/year investment, 20-40% price premium)
- •Develop direct relationships with local restaurants (better margins than farmers market)
- •Use crop rotation to manage pests and soil health
Open Questions to Resolve
- •What farmer's markets are available? (Affects volume/pricing)
- •Restaurant sales opportunity? (Better margins)
- •Organic certification timeline needed?
- •Irrigation infrastructure current status?
Best Practices
Do:
- •Organize scattered information into clear structure
- •Call out ambiguities explicitly with specific questions
- •Provide rationale for crop recommendations
- •Identify risks with concrete mitigation strategies
- •Use financial projections and market research to validate recommendations
Don't:
- •Make assumptions about unclear farm conditions (call them out instead)
- •Recommend crops without climate/soil validation
- •Ignore contradictions or conflicts (e.g., water-intensive crops in dry climate)
- •Over-engineer solutions beyond farmer's realistic capacity
- •Skip risk assessment even for "simple" growing situations
Success Criteria
This skill succeeds when:
- •Crop selections are well-suited to climate, soil, and goals
- •All critical gaps and risks are identified
- •Market and financial guidance is realistic
- •Risk assessment includes both mitigation strategies
- •The specification enables confident planting decisions