EPO published patent application EP4573505A1 filed by BASF SE, covering a computer-implemented method that uses crop rotation data to estimate consumption of agricultural products for specific geographic regions. The invention classifies under IPC G06Q 10/04 and names inventors Christen, Loeffel, and Huenninghaus. Designated states include all EU member states plus EEA countries.

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