Connecting agriculture, technology and data
Helmes develops digital solutions for agriculture, agritech and agri-food organizations, from agricultural subsidy management and regulatory systems to digital farming tools, laboratory information systems and precision agriculture. Our expertise covers custom software development, IoT, system integrations and data analytics, helping organizations simplify operations, improve data access and modernize business-critical systems.
From agricultural administration to field operations
Agricultural supervision and food control
For Estonian Agriculture and Food Board, Helmes developed agricultural and food supervision systems that support inspections, audits, licensing and certification, helping the authority manage regulatory processes and exchange information with connected systems.
Helmes expertise
- Agricultural and food supervision systems
- Inspection, audit and certification workflows
- Public-sector system integrations
Business intelligence for agricultural companies
For an agricultural sector company, Helmes has delivered business intelligence solutions that bring sales and financial data into reporting and analysis. The solutions support business performance monitoring and management decisions.
Helmes expertise
- Business intelligence and data analytics
- Sales and financial reporting
- Data integration and management dashboards
Agricultural registers and digital public services
For Estonia’s Agricultural Registers and Information Board (PRIA), Helmes developed a client register information system as part of e-PRIA. The system supports client registration and applications for national and EU agricultural support programmes and integrates with government systems such as the Population Register, Business Register and national identification services through X-Road.
Helmes expertise
- Agricultural registries and data management
- Digital applications and self-service
- Government system integrations
Forestry and timber sales digitalization
In autumn 2026, a new customer portal developed by Helmes went live for RMK, Estonia’s State Forest Management Centre and largest timber seller. The platform brings public timber auctions into a digital environment, replacing email-based submissions and Excel forms. It simplifies participation for timber buyers, supports transparent and equal treatment of bidders, and reduces administrative work for RMK.
Helmes combined service design, system architecture and custom software development with integrations to existing RMK systems. The work continues with the next phase, extending the platform to long-term timber sales contracts and further digitalizing forestry sector processes.
Our work in the agriculture sector
Managing EU agricultural subsidies at scale
Helmes developed PRIA’s central system for managing agricultural and rural development subsidies. The platform brings applications, eligibility checks, decisions and payments into one environment, reducing manual work and speeding up subsidy administration.
- 47,000+ clients using the system
- 43% faster processing
Digitalizing international seed certification
Helmes designed an interactive prototype for the OECD Seed Hub, a digital platform intended to replace manual, email-based seed certification processes with faster, more efficient data exchange between participating countries.
- 60+ countries in the OECD Seed Schemes
- 200+ agricultural and vegetable species covered by the schemes
Faster results through laboratory automation
Helmes developed a laboratory information system that standardises testing workflows, automates calculations and improves data exchange between agricultural laboratories, helping specialists deliver results faster.
- 30% faster laboratory results
- 80, 000 samples processed annually by laboratories
Bringing field production data into one system
Helmes developed an Android application and desktop system for Jiffy Products Estonia to record field production data, work logs and fuel costs. The solution replaces manual data collection and supports production reporting, payroll calculations and ERP integration.
- Simplified reporting — production records and costs managed digitally
- More reliable data — field information transferred into business processes
of EU enterprises used AI technologies in 2025, up from 13.5% in 2024
Finding practical value in AI
AI adoption is growing across European businesses, but choosing where to invest requires a clear understanding of business value and technical feasibility. Helmes AI Value Scan service helps agricultural organizations identify relevant AI use cases, assess their potential and prioritize investments before development begins.
Software solutions for agriculture and agritech
Agricultural subsidy management systems
Agricultural registries and regulatory systems
Agricultural laboratory and testing software
Agricultural software modernization
Precision farming and agricultural IoT
Field operations and production management
Digital tools and online services for farmers
Agricultural data integration and analytics
Don’t see your solution here?
Every agricultural business has its own processes and challenges. Helmes develops custom software for specific business needs, from modernizing existing systems to building new digital services and integrating data across operations. Tell us what you need to solve.
Why agricultural organizations choose Helmes
Agricultural systems must accommodate changing regulations, complex business rules and multiple stakeholders. Helmes combines experience in business-critical software development with long-term delivery responsibility, helping clients maintain, adapt and improve their systems as needs evolve.
Understanding complex business processes
Experience in translating regulatory requirements and complex workflows into practical digital solutions, including configurable business rules and processes involving multiple organizations.
System integration and modernization
We connect existing applications, agricultural registers, ERP systems and digital services, helping organisations modernise without replacing everything.
End-to-end responsibility
From business analysis and architecture to software development, testing and long-term support, we take responsibility for the solutions we deliver.
Stable teams and long-term cooperation
Our dedicated teams work closely with client specialists, building knowledge of their systems and business processes over time.
Security and regulatory compliance
We develop secure, business-critical systems with attention to data protection, access management, regulatory requirements and software quality.
Cross-industry knowledge
Our work across public services, manufacturing, logistics and other industries allows us to apply relevant technical and business knowledge to agricultural projects.
surveyed agricultural end-users rely daily on connected digital tools, including IoT sensors and farm management platforms
Better farming decisions through data
Agricultural data is not always easy to collect and use effectively. To address this challenge, Helmes developed a cloud-based IoT solution for an agricultural company that develops and produces solutions for farmers. The system monitors soil moisture and nutrient levels in real time, helping farmers make informed irrigation and fertilisation decisions.
Our experts in agricultural solutions
Whether you’re modernising an agricultural system, improving subsidy management, connecting data and applications or exploring AI opportunities, our experts can help assess your needs and discuss the next steps. We start with a free consultation to understand your requirements and how we could work together.
You will be in good hands
Our customers consistently rate us as the best external software development partner. We achieve this through long-term collaboration, stable delivery teams, and deep domain knowledge.
Trusted by leading organisations across enterprise, government, and regulated industries, we support clients through development centres in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, with additional offices in Switzerland, Germany, India, Nigeria, the USA, and Uruguay.
Frequently asked questions
Can Helmes develop agricultural subsidy management and regulatory systems?
Yes. Helmes developed PRIA’s national agricultural subsidy management system, supporting applications, eligibility checks, decisions and payments for over 47,000 clients. The platform uses modular architecture, REST integrations and configurable business rules to accommodate changing regulations and support automated processing.
Can Helmes develop precision agriculture and IoT solutions?
Yes. Helmes has developed a cloud-based agricultural IoT solution that collects real-time soil moisture and nutrient data to support irrigation and fertilisation decisions. Our expertise combines custom software development, sensor data integration and cloud-based data processing.
Can Helmes modernise existing agricultural software without disrupting operations?
Yes. Helmes supports gradual modernisation of business-critical agricultural systems through modular architecture, API integrations, automated testing and phased development. Our experience includes national agricultural administration platforms that must remain reliable while adapting to changing requirements.
Does Helmes develop agricultural certification and traceability systems?
Yes. Helmes has experience in agricultural certification workflows and regulatory information systems. For the OECD Seed Schemes, we designed an interactive prototype for a digital seed certification platform, covering seed lot verification, information exchange between national authorities and integration requirements.
Does Helmes develop laboratory information management systems (LIMS) for agriculture?
Yes. Helmes developed laboratory software for the Estonian Agricultural Research Centre, supporting sample tracking, configurable testing workflows, automated calculations and reporting. The solution helps laboratories manage large testing volumes and deliver results faster.
Can Helmes integrate agricultural software with ERP systems and national registers?
Yes. Helmes develops secure APIs and integrations connecting agricultural platforms with ERP systems, national registers and other business applications. Our experience includes integrating field production records with business processes and connecting public-sector systems for agricultural administration.
How can Helmes help agricultural organisations use AI?
Helmes helps agricultural organisations identify and assess AI opportunities through its AI Value Scan service. We evaluate business needs, data readiness, technical feasibility and potential value to prioritise practical use cases before development. Our broader expertise includes AI development, data engineering and analytics.
What types of agricultural software does Helmes develop?
Helmes develops custom software for agricultural subsidy management, regulatory systems, farmer self-service, laboratory testing, field operations and agritech. Our experience includes business-critical platforms, mobile applications, IoT solutions, system integrations and agricultural data analytics.
How does Helmes collaborate with agricultural organisations?
We offer flexible collaboration models from full product development teams to hybrid teams working alongside in-house teams, as well as consulting and specialised support.