Practical Steps for Smarter Farm Decisions in a Volatile World: Using AI and Weather Data Effectively

Climate and price volatility are increasingly exposing agricultural operations to financial risk. This session will demonstrate how producers are leveraging decades of weather and yield records, in combination with advanced AI tools, to anticipate production volumes and threats months before harvest, secure more favourable grain pricing, and optimise input applications with precision. Drawing from real-world case studies, the session will also outline practical steps for integrating on-farm data into high-impact analytics platforms. Attendees will gain a clear, actionable framework for transforming raw weather data, satellite imagery, and market signals into confident, data-driven decisions.

Key Learnings

1. Early Risk Detection. Learn how to use AI and decades of weather and yield data to identify yield risks months before harvest—enabling proactive planning and financial protection.
2. Smarter Marketing & Input Use. Understand how predictive models can guide better grain marketing decisions and optimise fertiliser and input applications based on real-time forecasts.
3. Actionable Tools & Strategies. Leave with a practical roadmap and access to tools that allow you to plug your own farm data into powerful analytics platforms—no coding required.

About Carolina

Carolina is the founder of Octopusbot, a pioneering agtech company delivering accurate AI-powered forecasts that enable agribusinesses to make confident, data-driven decisions. Octopusbot’s technology is already supporting operations across more than half a million hectares in Australia, with a growing presence in multiple regions. With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, Carolina has consistently driven the adoption of cutting-edge innovations, translating complex challenges into practical solutions across a wide range of industries.