Messier76 is a precision farming software for European farmers. It uses ESA Sentinel-2 satellite data to monitor crop health, provides an EU funding navigator, and farm management tools.

How much does Messier76 cost?

Messier76 Basic costs €10/month and includes up to 10 farms with all features. Enterprise plans are available with custom pricing for unlimited farms, API access, and dedicated support. All plans include a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.

What vegetation indices are supported?

Messier76 calculates 7 vegetation indices: NDVI (plant health), EVI (enhanced vegetation), SAVI (soil-adjusted), GNDVI (chlorophyll), NDWI (water content), NDMI (moisture), and BSI (bare soil index).

What countries are supported?

Messier76 works anywhere Sentinel-2 satellite data is available (global coverage). EU funding features are optimized for European Union countries including Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, and more.

How accurate is the satellite data?

Sentinel-2 provides 10-meter spatial resolution with updates every 5 days. This is suitable for field-level analysis. The platform automatically filters cloudy images to provide accurate vegetation indices.

Why is it called Messier76?

Messier 76 is a planetary nebula in Perseus, discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1780. Like the nebula illuminating deep space, our platform shines light on your fields using satellite data.

How much do EU CAP payments pay per hectare?

CAP Basic Income Support varies by country: Germany ~€170/ha, France ~€250/ha, Austria ~€280/ha, Netherlands ~€380/ha. Additional top-ups for eco-schemes (€50-150/ha), organic farming (€300-600/ha), and young farmers (~€50-67/ha) can significantly increase the total.

What are eco-schemes in the EU CAP?

Eco-schemes are voluntary environmental programs in CAP 2023-2027. Farmers who participate in practices like biodiversity areas, cover cropping, or reduced tillage receive additional per-hectare payments. EU member states must allocate 25% of their direct payment budget to eco-schemes.

How much extra funding do organic farmers get?

Organic farming premiums in the EU range from €300-600 per hectare depending on crop type. Vegetables and fruit receive the highest premiums (€550-600/ha), while grassland receives around €300/ha. These are in addition to basic CAP payments.

Is this EU funding calculator accurate?

This calculator provides estimates based on public CAP 2023-2027 data. Actual payments vary by region, payment entitlements, and national implementation. Contact your local agricultural authority for exact figures. The tool supports 25 EU member states.

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How EU CAP Payments Work

The EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) provides direct income support to European farmers through several payment schemes. The Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) is the largest component, paid per eligible hectare of farmland.

Additional top-ups include the Redistributive Payment (extra support for the first 46 hectares), Eco-Schemes (voluntary environmental commitments), Organic Farming Premiums, and the Young Farmer Supplement for new entrants under 40.

The CAP 2023-2027 framework emphasizes environmental sustainability, with up to 25% of direct payments linked to eco-schemes. Rates vary significantly by member state based on historical payment levels and national strategic plans.