{
  "id": 11390255,
  "title": "Show Dev: Agricalc — free science-based agriculture calculators as an offline-first PWA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/show-dev-agricalc-free-science-based-agriculture-calculators-as-an",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-02T07:52:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/william_lao_0c017fe1ee6cb/show-dev-agricalc-free-science-based-agriculture-calculators-as-an-offline-first-pwa-ebh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new project called Agricalc has been unveiled (<source b514cbcb-945>). This free collection of agriculture calculators aims to assist farmers, agronomists, agricultural students, and anyone involved in crop and livestock production. The platform provides a comprehensive set of tools covering the entire farming process, from planting through harvest to marketing (source b514cbcb-945).\n\nEach calculator in Agricalc is grounded in proven agricultural formulas and reference data, ensuring the results are reliable and grounded in scientific principles (source b514cbcb-945). To aid users in understanding the terminology, a 53-term agricultural glossary is also included (terms like CEC, GDD, evapotranspiration, and N-P-K) (source b514cbcb-945).\n\nA key feature of Agricalc is its use of Progressive Web App (PWA) technology (<source b514cbcb-945>). This means that once loaded, the entire platform can be used offline, even in areas with poor connectivity. There is no need for registration or a backend account, making it easy for users to access the calculators directly on their phones (source b514cbcb-945).\n\nThe project is designed to be mobile-friendly and multi-language, ensuring it can be used conveniently in the field (source b514cbcb-945). The platform is open-source, with its repository available on GitHub (<source b514cbcb-945>). The developers would welcome feedback from users with experience in agriculture, particularly regarding the accuracy of the formulas used and whether any additional calculators are needed (source b514cbcb-945).",
  "summary": "Hey devs! I want to share a project I built: Agricalc ( https://agricalc.online ), a free collection of science-based agriculture calculators. What it does: Covers the full farming cycle — planting, fertilization, irrigation, harvest, and marketing Every calculator is built on established agricultural formulas and reference data Includes a 53-term agricultural glossary (CEC, GDD,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Agricalc offers free agriculture calculators for farmers and students",
    "Calculators use proven formulas and reference data for reliable results",
    "Progressive Web App technology enables offline access without registration"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}