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  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Agriculture
  • Apparel and Textiles
  • Automotive
  • Beverage Manufacturing
  • Building Materials and Products
  • Chemical
  • Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
  • Distribution
  • Electronics and High-Tech
  • Energy
  • Food Manufacturing
  • HVAC
  • Industrial Machinery and Equipment
  • Lumber and Wood
  • Medical Device
  • Metal and Steel Fabrication
  • Mining and Quarrying
  • Oil and Gas
  • Other
  • Paper and Packaging
  • Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
  • Plastics and Rubber
  • Professional Services
  • Semiconductors
  • Ship Building and Marine
  • Transportation and Logistics
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Configure To Order (CTO)
  • Discrete Manufacturing
  • Engineer to Order (ETO)
  • Industrial Distribution
  • Job Shop / Machine Shop
  • Light Assembly (ATO) / Kitting
  • Make to Order (MTO)
  • Mixed Mode Manufacturing
  • Process Manufacturing
  • Professional Services (Non-MFG)
  • Repetitive / Make to Stock
  • Wholesale Distribution
  • Under $1 Million
  • $1 to 10 Million
  • $11 to 50 Million
  • $51 to 100 Million
  • $101 to 500 Million
  • $500 Million to $1 Billion
  • Over $1 Billion
  • AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Barcoding
  • Cloud ERP
  • Ecommerce Integration
  • EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
  • Hybrid Deployment (Cloud/Premise)
  • IBM DB2 Compatible
  • IoT (Direct Machine Integration)
  • KPIs (Knowledge Performance Indicators)
  • Lot Tracking
  • Mobile ERP
  • MS Azure Compatible
  • MS SQL Server
  • Multi-Tenant Architecture
  • NET Platform
  • On Premise
  • Progress Compatible
  • QuickBooks Compatible
  • SaaS (Software as a Service)
  • Salesforce Compatible
  • SOA (Service Oriented Architecture)

The Top ERP Systems for the Agriculture and Farming Industry

Below is a comprehensive, independent comparison of the Top Rated Manufacturing ERP software systems for the Agriculture industry. Agriculture producers and manufacturers can use the matrix below to compare ERP to determine which systems best fit their business. Use the Free Demos tool, or Best Pricing tool to receive a free demo or ERP software quote directly from the vendor.

The 21st century continues to present new challenges and opportunities for agricultural manufacturers–from new food safety rules to advances in sustainable agriculture. To address these challenges and seize these opportunities, many agricultural manufacturers now use agriculture ERP software to streamline and optimize their operations.

Today’s agriculture software is equipped with critical features such as lot tracing functions, supply chain management, seasonal labor management and more. Modern manufacturing ERP software also includes many cloud-based ERP options that have lower upfront costs, more user-friendly interfaces and cross-platform functionality that makes it easy to integrate mobile devices into agricultural manufacturing operations.

13 ERP Systems Found

Global shop solutions logo

Global Shop Solutions

Sage Software Logo

Sage X3 ERP

Batchmaster logo

BatchMaster Manufacturing

Cetec erp logo

Cetec ERP

Eci software logo

Deacom ERP

Ifs logo

IFS Cloud

Intecta logo

inecta Food ERP

Netsuite logo

NetSuite ERP

Sap logo

SAP ECC

Sap logo

SAP S/4HANA

Total eto logo

Total ETO

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$25K - $250K

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$85K - $150K

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$3K - $40,000K

Price Range

$50K - $800K

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N/A

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$70K - $1,000K

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N/A

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$10K - $100K

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N/A

Price Range

$7.50K - $75K

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

$75/mo

Cost Per User

$60/mo

Cost Per User

$50/mo

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

$150/mo

Cost Per User

$200/mo

Cost Per User

$175/mo

Cost Per User

$125/mo

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

$200/mo

Cost Per User

N/A

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
No Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
No Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
No Icon On-Premise

Deployments

No Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
No Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

95%

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N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

95%

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

91%

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

78%

Retention Rate

95%

Version

2020.1

Version

V12

Version

8.7

Version

Always Current

Version

17

Version

IFS Cloud

Version

-

Version

Infor ERP Feature Pack 6

Version

2021

Version

Release 2024.1

Version

6.0

Version

Cloud 2021

Version

5.0

Financing Options

Lease

Financing Options

Finance, Subscription

Financing Options

Lease, Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Lease to Own

Financing Options

Finance, Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Lease

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

-

Financing Options

Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

User Range

5 — 500

User Range

10 — 1000

User Range

5 — 150

User Range

5 — Unlimited

User Range

10 — 2000

User Range

100 — and up

User Range

25 — Unlimited

User Range

20 — 2,500

User Range

10 — Unlimited

User Range

10 — unlimited

User Range

1 — Unlimited

User Range

15 — Unlimited

User Range

5 — 300

Minimum Fee to Implement

$20,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$100,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$45,000

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$0

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$150

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Minimum Fee to Implement

$35,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

$10,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Minimum Fee to Implement

$75,000

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Awards

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Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

47

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

4

Awards

-

Awards

-

Awards

19

Installs

3000+

Installs

7000

Installs

2000+

Installs

250+

Installs

200+

Installs

3,300+

Installs

100+

Installs

2800+

Installs

2000+

Installs

37,000+

Installs

-

Installs

10,000+

Installs

1000+

Architecture

.NET

Architecture

.NET

Architecture

.NET

Architecture

SaaS

Architecture

.NET

Architecture

SOA

Architecture

SaaS

Architecture

SOA, Multi-tenant

Architecture

SOA, .NET, Native Cloud

Architecture

-

Architecture

Single-tenant

Architecture

SOA, Native Cloud

Architecture

.NET, SaaS, Single-tenant

System Summary

Global Shop Solutions provides ERP software for manufacturers, covering inventory, CRM, and shop management. Based in Texas and operating since 1976, this family-owned firm offers solutions both in the cloud and on-premise, serving manufacturers in 25+ countries with a reputation for reliability and outstanding service.

System Summary

Sage X3 ERP is a flexible, web-based software suite for financial, sales, and operational management, suitable for global, multi-currency businesses. It provides customizable workflows, mobile responsiveness, and integration with third-party systems, focused on efficiency and scalability.

System Summary

BatchMaster ERP software is an excellent choice for food manufacturers who are working to expand and grow their operations. Through BatchMaster’s embedded functionality, a food manufacturer can easily add powerful functions such as batch production, costing and inventory management to the software they already use. Their process manufacturing solutions are built for smooth and simple integration with SAP Business One, QuickBooks and other popular enterprise software.

System Summary

This affordable ERP offers world-class manufacturing management at an amazing price tag (just $40 per user per month when licensed as a SaaS). Some highlights of the cloud-based Cetec ERP are CRM and sales management, manufacturing quoting, inventory management, mobile warehousing, quality assurance and more.

System Summary

Deacom ERP is a unified ERP platform by ECI Software Solutions for manufacturers and distributors. It integrates features like inventory management, CRM, and eCommerce within one system. Designed for process manufacturers, it ensures regulatory compliance and adapts to changing market demands.

System Summary

IFS Cloud (previously IFS 10.0) is a versatile enterprise software combining ERP, EAM, and ESM functionalities. Started in 1983, its latest version boasts an intuitive user interface built on a component-based, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), emphasizing adaptability across core processes like Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

System Summary

inecta Food ERP has served the food and beverage industry for 20 years, connecting multi-national and international brands globally. It features advanced materials management, sales processing, financial control, and production management capabilities with real-time insights and regulatory compliance tools.

System Summary

Infor LN, once Baan, is a tailored ERP for manufacturers. Streamlining processes from production to planning, it's versatile for on-premises or cloud. It is Specialized in industries like aerospace and boasts quality control, Smart Manufacturing, and analytics.

System Summary

Dynamics 365 Business Central is an ERP for small to mid-sized businesses, offering integrated solutions for finance, manufacturing, and sales. It seamlessly integrates with Microsoft tools, offers real-time cloud access, and scales with business growth.

System Summary

NetSuite ERP is a leading cloud-based solution for managing back-office operations and financial processes. It serves over 24,000 global customers and offers robust financial management, inventory, supply chain, and real-time analytics. This platform prioritizes innovation, growth, and swift decision-making through unified business insights.

System Summary

No summary available

System Summary

SAP S/4HANA Cloud is an ERP system for manufacturers with AI, machine learning, and analytics. It provides real-time insights into manufacturing processes, facilitates quick adjustments to demand changes, and enables better decision-making. The system supports seamless integration with other SAP solutions and is extendible for enterprise-wide processes.

System Summary

Total ETO, tailored for engineer-to-order manufacturers, integrates with CAD systems like SolidWorks and Inventor for synchronized design and BOM management. It streamlines change orders and procurement, with a focus on job costing and labor tracking​​.

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • No Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • No Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • No Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • No Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • No Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • No Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • No Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Unique Features

  • Best suited for small to mid-sized manufacturers (discrete, mixed-mode, ETO, make-to-order) that require a unified ERP.
  • Ideal for companies that need deep integration between production, quality, inventory, and financials, without needing numerous bolt-ons.

Unique Features

  • Strong focus on mid-sized to large enterprises, especially in manufacturing, distribution, and process industries
  • Built-in business intelligence and analytics dashboards for real-time decision-making
  • Scalability to handle global operations with consolidated financial reporting
  • Strong compliance and governance features for regulated industries
  • Configurable without excessive coding, offering some adaptability for different industries

Unique Features

  • Strong recipe and formula management with support for versioning, scaling, substitutions, and unit of measure conversions.
  • Supports co-products and by-products during production.
  • Advanced lot tracking and traceability for ingredients and finished goods.
  • Built-in quality management system with inspections, approvals, and compliance checks.

Unique Features

  • Delivers “tier 1” enterprise-level feature breadth at significantly lower cost than traditional systems
  • Built on a long history, combined with fully modernized cloud/SaaS technology
  • Direct, friendly, and transparent approach
  • Owns the technology (no reliance on “bolt-ons”)
  • Offers software directly with no markup (not through third-party VARs)
  • Provides close, attentive in-house support

Unique Features

  • Designed specifically for batch and process manufacturers with built-in capabilities for formulation, lot traceability, and compliance.
  • “One system” philosophy: most necessary functionality is native (no need for bolt-ons), including QC, warehouse management (WMS), direct store delivery (DSD), ecommerce, and EDI.
  • Real-time inventory management: tracks batch numbers, best-before dates, weights, GS1-128 bar coding, etc.
  • Strong regulatory & quality features: certificate of analysis (CoA), safety data sheets (SDS), food safety / FDA, GHS, FSMA, etc.

Unique Features

  • Unified platform combining ERP, EAM (Enterprise Asset Management), and FSM (Field Service Management) in one solution.
  • Strong focus on asset-intensive industries (aerospace & defense, energy, utilities, construction, manufacturing, service-based organizations).
  • Advanced project management and service management capabilities are built directly into the ERP.
  • Deep functionality for manufacturing and supply chain operations, including complex, multi-mode production.
  • Lifecycle asset management tools that track equipment from design through decommissioning.
  • Embedded AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics for forecasting and maintenance optimization.
  • Modular and composable architecture. 

Unique Features

  • Built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (leverages a solid ERP foundation)
  • Food safety & quality control: allergen tracking, inspection plans, QC tests, product holds & recalls.

Unique Features

  • Unique built-in process modeling tool for quick implementations and user setup.
  • Designed for complex, global manufacturers in industries such as aerospace and defense, automotive, high-tech, and industrial equipment
  • Strong project-based manufacturing support, including engineer-to-order (ETO) and configure-to-order (CTO) capabilities
  • Advanced supply chain management with global planning, logistics, and procurement integration

Unique Features

  • Cloud-first ERP from Microsoft, tightly integrated with the broader Microsoft ecosystem (Office 365, Teams, Power BI, Azure)
  • Strong financial management features for small-to-mid-sized businesses
  • Seamless CRM-light functionality for sales, customer service, and project management
  • Power Platform integration (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) for analytics, app building, and workflow automation
  • Customization through low-code/no-code extensions rather than heavy development
  • Scalable licensing model, making it affordable to start small and expand

Unique Features

  • Cloud-based ERP solution for back-office operations and financial processes
  • Unified business insights to support swift decision-making
  • Designed to support innovation and business growth
  • Trusted by over 24,000 global customers

Unique Features

  • Scalability: Proven to handle thousands of users and global operations for Fortune 500 companies.
  • Flexible Database Options: Runs on Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, ASE, and later versions on HANA.
  • Strong Partner Ecosystem: Large network of consultants, integrators, and support providers.
  • Global Compliance Support: Country-specific legal, tax, and payroll updates provided by SAP.

Unique Features

  • Next-generation ERP system built on the SAP HANA in-memory database
  • Integrated suite covering finance, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, procurement, and more
  • Advanced AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics embedded in processes
  • Strong industry-specific capabilities across sectors (manufacturing, retail, utilities, healthcare, etc.)
  • Flexible deployment options: cloud, on-premise, or hybrid
  • Scalable to support global enterprises 

Unique Features

  • Designed specifically for Engineer-to-Order (ETO), custom design, and project-based manufacturing firms.
  • Supports hierarchical, flexible BOM structures.
  • Built-in CAD integrations that allow designers to push/update BOM data without re-entry.

Limitations

  • Primarily focuses on the needs of discrete manufacturers, which may differ from the needs of process manufacturers.

Limitations

  • Not suitable for companies smaller than 10 million in revenue.

Limitations

  • Functions primarily as a manufacturing add-on and relies on integration with host ERPs for financials and core business processes.
  • Best suited for small to mid-sized process manufacturers; may not scale well for very large, global enterprises.

Limitations

  • Not ideal for service-based or retail businesses.
  • No “HR” or “Payroll” inside the platform; requires integrating to a third-party payroll system.

Limitations

  • Not suited for very small manufacturers or startups with limited budgets, as the cost and complexity would outweigh the benefits.

Limitations

  • IFS Cloud is not suitable for smaller organizations with annual revenues under $200 million.

Limitations

  • Not suitable for organizations needing extensive customization.

Limitations

  • Not suitable for process manufacturing companies with recipe and blending operations. 

Limitations

  • May not scale as well for very large enterprises with complex needs.
  • May not be ideal for businesses needing specialized vertical features out of the box.

Limitations

  • Not suitable for companies with over $100 million revenue
  • No on-premise deployment available

Limitations

  • Mainstream support ends in 2027 (extended support available to 2030 at extra cost).

Limitations

  • The system is enterprise-level and is not suitable for small businesses or startups.

Limitations

  • Total ETO is not designed for repetitive manufacturing.
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