Hectre
Farm management software
Agriculture software
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What is Hectre
Hectre is a farm management platform focused on orchard and vineyard operations, with tools to plan, execute, and record work across harvest, spraying, and other field activities. It is used by growers and farm managers to coordinate labor, capture operational data in the field, and support traceability and reporting needs. The product emphasizes mobile workflows for crews and operational visibility across multiple blocks/fields and teams.
Orchard and vineyard focus
Hectre is oriented toward permanent-crop operations such as orchards and vineyards rather than broad-acre row-crop planning. Its workflows commonly align with harvest execution, quality/pack-out related tracking, and block-level operational records. This specialization can reduce configuration effort for tree fruit and viticulture teams compared with more general farm management systems.
Mobile-first field data capture
The product supports capturing work activity and operational data from the field, which helps reduce reliance on paper logs and end-of-day rekeying. Mobile workflows are relevant for distributed crews and supervisors who need to record tasks as they occur. This can improve timeliness of operational reporting and reduce transcription errors.
Operational visibility for managers
Hectre is designed to help managers monitor progress across blocks, crews, and activities during time-sensitive periods like harvest. Centralized records support internal reporting and audits by keeping task history and operational notes in one system. This is useful for multi-site operations that need consistent processes and oversight.
Less suited to broad-acre
Because Hectre is strongly oriented to orchards and vineyards, it may be a weaker fit for broad-acre grain/oilseed operations that prioritize crop planning, machinery logistics, and large-scale agronomy workflows. Organizations with mixed enterprise types may need additional tools or integrations to cover all use cases. Fit should be validated against the farm’s crop mix and operational model.
Integration depth varies by stack
Farm operations often require connectivity with accounting/payroll, packing/ERP, and compliance reporting systems. Depending on the existing software stack, integration requirements may require custom work or third-party connectors. Buyers should confirm available APIs, supported integrations, and data export options during evaluation.
Feature breadth may be narrower
General farm management suites in this category can include deeper modules for agronomy planning, input inventory, equipment maintenance, and financial management. Hectre’s strength in operational execution may mean some of these broader capabilities are lighter or handled outside the platform. Teams seeking an all-in-one system should map required modules to what is natively supported.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Management / Fruit Quality AI | Custom pricing (annual subscription billed upfront) | Pricing based on operational metrics (e.g., total tonnes/kg). Onboarding and custom integration fees may apply. Subscription fees are due annually upfront and auto-renew unless terminated per agreement. Pricing may adjust on renewal (up to 5% per year unless otherwise agreed). cite |
| Camera Hardware Subscription | Custom pricing (renewable 12-month contract) | Camera rental, initial installation, maintenance and support included in the hardware subscription. Replacement parts and repair charges are listed in the Terms (examples: Camera lens $1,342.50; Camera $3,667.50; NUC $933.20; Single-port PoE injector $432.40; Ethernet switch/adapter $40.00). Customer liable for damage costs if due to misuse. cite |
| Professional Services / API Integration | $180 USD per hour (professional services rate) | API/integration and professional services billed at stated hourly rate; onboarding and custom integrations are additional chargeable items. Evidence of $180/hr and integration fees in official Terms/Conditions. cite |
