> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://waybeyond.mintlify.site/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Tomato production # Source: [https://www.waybeyond.io/crops/tomato-production](https://www.waybeyond.io/crops/tomato-production) # Unlock your tomato production Better manage the challenges of weather volatility to complex pest management to improve your large-scale operations. ![splotch-green-round](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/WB%20Images/splotch-green-round.svg) ![Tomataoes Hero 1 (1)](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/WB%20Images/Tomataoes%20Hero%201%20\(1\).png?width=534\&height=410\&name=Tomataoes%20Hero%201%20\(1\).png) ![bottom-wave-green](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/WB%20Images/bottom-wave-green.svg) ![tomato-crop-woman](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/tomato_crop_woman-open.png?width=500\&name=tomato_crop_woman-open.png) ## Grow better quality tomatoes consistently Successfully managing plant balance, yield swings, pest and disease outbreaks while hitting your tomato production targets requires better understanding of microclimates and plant health, as well as more effective use of your resources and inputs. FarmRoad empowers you to address these challenges head-on. [Touch](https://www.waybeyond.io/javascript:void\(0\)) ![beefsteak-tomatoes](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/beefsteak-tomatoes.png?width=277\&height=285\&name=beefsteak-tomatoes.png) #### Beefsteak Tomatoes [Touch](https://www.waybeyond.io/javascript:void\(0\)) ![cherry-tomatoes](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/cherry-tomatoes.png?width=277\&height=285\&name=cherry-tomatoes.png) #### Cherry Tomatoes [Touch](https://www.waybeyond.io/javascript:void\(0\)) ![roma-tomatoes-1](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/roma-tomatoes-1.png?width=277\&height=285\&name=roma-tomatoes-1.png) #### Roma Tomatoes [Touch](https://www.waybeyond.io/javascript:void\(0\)) ![plum-tomatoes](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/plum-tomatoes.png?width=277\&height=285\&name=plum-tomatoes.png) #### Plum Tomatoes ### The challenges of commercial tomato production ![Feather Icon (1)](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/WB%20Images/Feather%20Icon%20\(1\).svg) ##### Paper-based crop scouting, registration, irrigation and fertigation data collection ![Feather Icon (2)](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/WB%20Images/Feather%20Icon%20\(2\).svg) ##### Delayed access to environmental and plant health data ![Feather Icon (3)](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/WB%20Images/Feather%20Icon%20\(3\).svg) ##### Preventing conditions for which pests and diseases thrive ![Feather Icon (4)](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/WB%20Images/Feather%20Icon%20\(4\).svg) ##### Maintaining balanced plants over the long cropping season ![Feather Icon (5)](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/WB%20Images/Feather%20Icon%20\(5\).svg) ##### On-site farm visits to make timely crop management decisions ![Feather Icon (6)](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/WB%20Images/Feather%20Icon%20\(6\).svg) ##### Knowledge loss from consultants or aging experienced growers ## How we help tomato growers FarmRoad leverages automated data capture, plant science and artificial intelligence to give you the power to make timely crop management decisions. ![leaves-new](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/WB%20Images/leaves-new.svg) ![Tomato-crate](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Tomato%20crates.png?width=354\&height=357\&name=Tomato%20crates.png) #### Reduce the risk of diseases like Botrytis ![benefits-tomatoes-botrytis](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/benefits-tomatoes-botrytis.png?width=378\&height=274\&name=benefits-tomatoes-botrytis.png) Receive notifications of risks of disease, take action when it matters and minimize impact on yield or crop losses. #### Actively manage crop vegetative/generative state ![benefits-tomatoes-generative](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/benefits-tomatoes-vegetativ.png?width=379\&height=274\&name=benefits-tomatoes-vegetativ.png) Understand the state of your tomato plants to positively impact harvest and profit margin without over-stressing your crops. #### Manage swings in tomato production yield ![benefits-tomatoes-pickers](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/benefits-tomatoes-pickers.png?width=378\&height=274\&name=benefits-tomatoes-pickers.png) Identify the environmental and biological data patterns leading up to yield swings, and adjust your growing environment. [![LET'S DISCUSS HOW WAYBEYOND CAN HELP YOU](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5939375/6826690b-22fc-4158-b256-9763f31fc4ad.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5939375/6826690b-22fc-4158-b256-9763f31fc4ad) ## Thanks to insights built on science, drive improvements across your organization [FarmRoad](https://www.waybeyond.io/farmroad-crop-management-software?hsLang=en) delivers the insights you need. Harness plant science and AI models for tomato crops developed by our in-house agronomy experts and data scientists. ![FarmRoad-tomato-crop](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/tomato-crop-device-mock-2.png?width=704\&height=551\&name=tomato-crop-device-mock-2.png) #### Plant Balance ![FarmRoad-plant-balance-indicator](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/WB%20Images/Group%201735.png?width=378\&height=338\&name=Group%201735.png) Receive an objective measure of plant status. FarmRoad's Plant Balance Indicator displays a plant's vegetative or generative state; use this to steer your tomato crop towards targeted outputs and quickly react to unexpected state changes. #### Yield Prediction ![FarmRoad-easy-yield](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2020032.png?width=379\&height=338\&name=Group%2020032.png) Reduce risks and keep crops on track to achieve your target output with FarmRoad's Yield Prediction. Utilizing grower, crop, environment and weather data, predict tomato production up to 4 weeks into the future with high confidence. #### Climate Analysis ![FarmRoad-climate-analysis-chart](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/WB%20Images/Group%201732.png?width=378\&height=337\&name=Group%201732.png) Get insights into environmental conditions against those optimal for your tomato variety with FarmRoad's Climate Analysis. Understanding the time key factors spent at optimal, sub-optimal or extreme levels helps prioritize and focus. [![LEARN MORE ABOUT FARMROAD](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5939375/80424cf8-58c4-4096-9415-5b06ecee146f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5939375/80424cf8-58c4-4096-9415-5b06ecee146f) #### Tomato producers we work with * ![azura-logo](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Partner%20Logos/azura-logo.png?width=133\&height=133\&name=azura-logo.png) * ![les-domaines-logo](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Partner%20Logos/les-domaines-logo.png?width=133\&height=133\&name=les-domaines-logo.png) * ![chaparral-logo](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Partner%20Logos/chaparral-logo.png?width=133\&height=133\&name=chaparral-logo.png) * ![costa-logo](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/WB%20Images/image%204%20\(2\).png?width=94\&height=34\&name=image%204%20\(2\).png) * ![bayer-logo](https://20315204.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20315204/hubfs/WB%20Images/image%202%20\(2\).png?width=69\&height=69\&name=image%202%20\(2\).png) * ![belher-logo](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Partner%20Logos/belher-logo.png?width=133\&height=133\&name=belher-logo.png) * ![hm-clause-logo](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Partner%20Logos/hm-clause-logo.png?width=133\&height=133\&name=hm-clause-logo.png) ![bottom-wave-1 (2)](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/WB%20Images/bottom-wave-1%20\(2\).svg) #### Beyond Yield Prediction: The importance of climate and context in tomato production While many growers aim for a high level of yield prediction accuracy, they may not achieve it consistently. Find out how interpreting yield prediction with additional contextual data improves decision-making. [![READ THE STUDY](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5939375/f0407dc5-44ea-4365-9d9f-044737965814.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5939375/f0407dc5-44ea-4365-9d9f-044737965814) ![orange-splotch](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/yeild%20pred%20splotch.svg) ![beyond-yield-prediction](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/beyond-yeild-prediction.png?width=584\&height=455\&name=beyond-yeild-prediction.png) ![bottom-wave-5](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/WB%20Images/bottom-wave-5.svg) ## Featured Resources [![VISIT OUR RESOURCE HUB](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5939375/29b857c6-e0f6-43e6-a13e-6588bb15ca74.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5939375/29b857c6-e0f6-43e6-a13e-6588bb15ca74) ![](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/hero%20content%20600x360.png) * CASE STUDY * CUSTOMER CHAMPIONS * TOMATO * CROP MANAGEMENT ###### [Eliven Tropical: Using FarmRoad to Detect Early Stress and Prevent Crop Loss](https://www.waybeyond.io/resources/eliven-tropical-using-farmroad-to-detect-early-stress?hsLang=en) When faced with crop losses due to climate events and system failures, Eliven Tropical turned to... 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[START READING](https://www.waybeyond.io/resources/agricola-chaparral-reduces-crop-loss?hsLang=en) ![](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/img/Darryn%20Keiller-blogs-green.png) * ARTICLE * DARRYN KEILLER * INDUSTRY * TOMATO ###### [Some Thoughts on Tomato Seeds](https://www.waybeyond.io/resources/some-thoughts-on-tomato-seeds?hsLang=en) What if tomato seeds were treated as commodities? This article explains how data and AI can help... [START READING](https://www.waybeyond.io/resources/some-thoughts-on-tomato-seeds?hsLang=en) ![](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/Resource%20cards/hero%20content%20600x360-1.png) * TOMATO * WHITEPAPER * YIELD PREDICTION ###### [Beyond Yield Prediction: the importance of climate and context](https://www.waybeyond.io/resources/beyond-yield-prediction?hsLang=en) Do growers focus too much on high accuracy yield forecasting and miss key contextual indicators? [START READING](https://www.waybeyond.io/resources/beyond-yield-prediction?hsLang=en) ![](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/Resource%20cards/webinar%20600x360-2.png) * TOMATO * ARTICLE * CROP STEERING ###### [Crop steering 101: how to optimize tomato growth for maximum yield](https://www.waybeyond.io/resources/crop-steering-101-optimizing-growth-for-maximum-yield?hsLang=en) In this crop steering guide, you'll learn how to adjust environmental factors for ideal plant... [START READING](https://www.waybeyond.io/resources/crop-steering-101-optimizing-growth-for-maximum-yield?hsLang=en) ![](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/Resource%20cards/article%20600x360-7.png) * TOMATO * ARTICLE * CROP STEERING ###### [The important role of plant balance in tomato crop steering](https://www.waybeyond.io/resources/the-important-role-of-plant-balance-in-tomato-crop-steering?hsLang=en) Discover strategies for maximizing crop yields by balancing generative/vegetative growth. [START READING](https://www.waybeyond.io/resources/the-important-role-of-plant-balance-in-tomato-crop-steering?hsLang=en) ![](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/Resource%20cards/webinar%20600x360-2.png) * TOMATO * WEBINAR * YIELD PREDICTION ###### [The importance of climate and context data in tomato production](https://www.waybeyond.io/resources/beyond-yield-prediction-in-tomato-production?hsLang=en) Learn how interpreting crop yield prediction with contextual data improves decision-making and... 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