Using the LPIS map

LPIS stands for Land Parcel Identification System, in Czech Agricultural Parcel Identification System. In the Czech Republic, it is administered by the State Agricultural Intervention Fund (SZIF) and is one of the tools for administering agricultural subsidies.

Why is it worth starting to work with the LPIS map?

Map portal LPIS is known to most farmers primarily as a a tool for subsidies and administration. Once you connect it to Agdata , it becomes a practical tool for everyday decision-making, input planning, and overall business management.

Thanks to the automatic import of land parcels from LPIS to Agdata , all the parcels you farm are immediately available in your system. You don't have to redraw or manually transcribe anything.

1. Instant overview of all properties

Precise transfer of soil blocks and parts gives you an immediate overview of the size, boundaries, and location of individual fields. Agdata makes it easy to find out what and where you farm and the composition of the land within your business. This is useful for daily planning and negotiations with tenants, owners, or the SZIF.

2. More accurate planning of inputs and costs

Once you have the parcels from LPIS loaded into Agdata, you can easily add information about crop practices, applications, or yields. This allows you to calculate the exact your fertilizer, seed, and fuel requirements and obtain real costs per hectare.

3. Basis for precision farming

LPIS combined with Agdata opens the door to the effective use of precision farming. Parcels can be used as a basis for creating application maps that divide individual blocks according to yield potential or specific input requirements. All in an environment you know well – without the need to work with multiple systems at once.

4. Simpler administration

Automatic import of LPIS means that you always have up-to-date area measurements and land use types. If the boundaries of a block or the method of cultivation change, the change will also be reflected in Agdata. This will significantly make it much easier to prepare subsidy applications, keep records of fertilizers or documentation for the SZIF and other authorities.

5. Better strategic planning

Linking LPIS with Agdata and other data (e.g., yield maps, BPEJ, satellite images) allows you tobetter manage profitability at the individual field level. Thanks to Agdata, you can set up your own analytics and track development trends on each plot of land.

Logging into LPIS (Internal LPIS – Farmer's Portal)

Open the eAGRI Farmer Portal
Visit eagri.cz → Farmer Portal and click on the "Log in" — the link to access the LPIS register will only appear after you have logged in.
Launch the LPIS application
After logging in, select "Land Register – LPIS" or "Fertilizer and Product Records"from the menu, then click on "Run LPIS for farmers" This will open the iLPIS application in a new window.
Installing Map Guide Viewer (if necessary)
If the LPIS application does not open (e.g., no "ENTER LPIS SYSTEM" link is visible), you need to install the Map Guide Viewerplugin. Download it, install it, and try logging in again.
Confirm opening a new window
After clicking, you should have at least these three windows open:
- eAGRI portal (main application)
- LPIS Portal (map environment)
- Farmer's portal – Register of products and fertilizers
You can use LPIS
You are now logged into LPIS – a map with your blocks will be displayed. On the right-hand side, you will see a list of your land blocks, parcels, and areas (e.g., for grazing). You can easily add or edit active parcels and then enter data on fertilization, cropping practices, and other agrotechnical data.

How to work with a map in LPIS?

After logging into the LPIS system via the Farmer Portal, you will be taken to an interactive map interface. Here you will find a whole range of tools to help you plan, record, and make decisions with precision. If you only use LPIS as a passive record-keeping tool, you are missing out on its true potential.

1. Display of soil blocks and parts

Each agricultural enterprise is assigned land parcels (LP) and their subunits – so-called land parcel units (LPUs).

Each DPB has unique identifier, e.g., "6201/100/2"
For each part, you will find the exact area in hectares (to two decimal places), registered culture (e.g., arable land, TTP), suitability for EFA and information about landscape features
You can view how own or leased plots, including their boundaries on the cadastral map

What does this mean in practice?
You know exactly how many hectares you have available, how they can be used for specific crops, and where your responsibility ends. This eliminates the risk of discrepancies in subsidies or violations of GAEC conditions.

2. Viewing the history of interventions and sowing procedures

In LPIS, you will also find the function land use history. The system records the crops declared each year and the interventions on individual DPBs.

For each part, you can view what crops have been grown here in recent years
You can monitor whether there has been a change in crop type on the land (e.g., from arable to permanent grassland) or what the EFA conditions were.
Some layers also provide an overview of agri-environmental measures (e.g., bio-strips, grass cover)

Practical benefits:
You have an overview of sowing procedures and can effectively plan crop rotation. This has a direct impact on yield and soil health – and, above all, on meeting subsidy conditions, including organic farming or the Rural Development Program.

3. Layer activation: boundaries, EFA, erosion, and others

The map interface allows you to display various thematic layers:

Cadastral boundaries – ideal for verifying LPIS compliance with the real estate cadastre
EFA elements – e.g., landscape features, field edges, wooded areas
Erosion – the system will show you whether the land is classified as erosion-threatened areas (ETA) and what measures apply here
Natura 2000, protected landscape areas, retention elements – important for meeting environmental conditions

Practical tip: Activate erosion and EFA layers before preparing a sowing plan or planting crops (e.g., corn or potatoes) that are restricted in vulnerable areas. This will help you avoid the risk of subsidy retention or the need for corrective measures.

4. Data export: linking LPIS with Agdata

You can export your data from LPIS in the following formats:

SHP (shapefile) – Suitable for GIS applications or agricultural software
XML and CSV – for planning and record keeping (e.g., fertilization, sowing plans, records of interventions)

You can then use this data in tools such as:

Agdata – DPB pairing, intervention planning, fertilization according to standards, sowing procedures, record keeping, and a wide range of other uses
FarmInsight, EasyAgri, CleverFarm – record keeping, compliance with subsidy conditions, reporting

A specific example of connection with Agdata:
Import DPB from LPIS → create crop plan → Agdata automatically loads the crop, area, and notifies you of parameters according to current legislation, for example when planning fertilization (distances from watercourses, etc.).
At the same time, you can assign yield maps, soil analyses, or NDVI and EVI satellite data , creating a comprehensive data-driven plan.

5. Planning and navigation in the field

If you work with the Agdata mobile app, you can:

display DPB boundaries directly on the map in the field using GPS
record current intervention (e.g., spraying, sowing) including the exact time and place
perform visual border control and EFA paperless

This is particularly useful when working with multiple employees, seasonal workers, or when documenting for the SZIF.

Practical tips for working effectively with LPIS

Regularly update the boundaries of land parcels. Changes in use (leases, transfers) must also be reflected in the LPIS, otherwise penalties may be imposed.
Combine LPIS with your own data (e.g., yield maps, soil analyses). This will give you a comprehensive view of the economic potential.
Take advantage of the option to export to Agdata. The system will then automatically pair the areas.
Keep an eye on erosion layers. You will avoid problems when growing corn or potatoes in unsuitable locations.