5. Discussion
The results of this study open the possibility to introduce an application of the most recent systems for cost
accounting (ABC and DC) in the growing literature about FMIS. We go in the direction of offering a significant
support to the information processing phase in agricultural management. Moreover, we build on the existing
conceptual models [2] proposing a model of the design of an FMIS economic module.
In our interviews, informants suggested to combine simplicity with a structured approach to provide farmers with
a limited number of choices and the access to a platform that does not require sophisticated hardware and software
investments.
A further contribution of this study is to offer a model that addresses cost management in FMIS. Many software
houses are introducing cost analyses in their products, but in some cases they introduce custom approaches without
referring to the solid guidelines of management theory. This framework can constitute a reference for developments
compliant with the DC and ABC approaches.