Join us in Season 3 as we dive deep into the transformative power of data in agribusiness. Discover AI's breakthroughs, the nuances of digitisation, and the brilliant minds pushing boundaries in the commodities space. With engaging conversations and industry insights, it's a journey through the cutting-edge of grain tech and beyond.
Lucy Cornish on Refining the Grain Value Chain at AgriDigital
In this bonus episode of Harvestable, join Emma Weston as she engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Lucy Cornish, Chief Operating Officer at AgriDigital. Lucy, with over five years of experience at AgriDigital, delves into the transformation from a traditional grain supply chain to a dynamic grain value chain. She shares insights on effective operational strategies in a tech company, from running efficient meetings to implementing agile sprint and scrum methodologies.
Explore AgriDigital's journey as one of the pioneers in cloud-based solutions for agriculture, and how the understanding and application of data have matured among customers. Lucy discusses how product usage data is being leveraged to optimise customer experience and guide future development, especially during critical periods like harvest season.
This episode also touches on how AgriDigital prepares for harvest internally, utilising AI to scale efforts and manage the variability and intensity of the season. Looking ahead, Lucy talks about the future of AgriDigital in the context of data and AI, emphasising the growing need for interconnected data systems and collaboration across supply chain participants to enhance industry efficiency and data insights.
29 Nov 2023
Bridie Ohlsson at Geora: Advancing Green Finance in Farming
Join us in this fascinating Harvestable episode where Ben Reid, co-founder of AgriDigital, welcomes Bridie Ohlsson, CEO and co-founder of Geora. Bridie's journey is nothing short of remarkable, beginning her career fresh out of university at AgriDigital and swiftly evolving into a leading figure in agricultural technology.
In this episode, Bridie shares her transition from law to leading Geora, and how her work on a blockchain project at AgriDigital evolved into the inception of Geora. Learn about Geora's mission to support agriculture through innovative digital infrastructure, enhancing trust and delivering finance to farmers globally.
Bridie delves into how Geora is harnessing blockchain technology, not just as a sophisticated database but as a tool for creating decentralised, integral, and auditable agricultural data. This approach is crucial in a sector where impact and outcomes significantly influence the bottom line for businesses and farmers.
Discover Geora's role in connecting proof of farm practices with financial products, and how they're working with major banks like NAB to integrate green loans that reward and incentivise climate positive and sustainable farming practices. Bridie also discusses Geora's efforts in providing farmers with tools for benchmarking and adopting greener practices, emphasising that the most profitable farming methods can and should also be the most environmentally friendly.
This episode offers insights into the future of risk and credit models in agricultural finance, underlining the increasing importance of transparent and sustainable farming practices driven by data.
Tune in to understand how Bridie and Geora are shaping a new era in agricultural data usage, where every piece of information contributes to a more sustainable and profitable future.
22 Nov 2023
Andrew Tighe of Boolah Farms & Pure Grain: Data Dynamics in Agribusiness
In the latest epsiode of Harvestable, guest host Jins Kadwood, AgriDigital's Chief Technology and Data Officer, sits down with Andrew Tighe, CFO of Boolah Farms and Pure Grain. With a background in farming and extensive international corporate experience, including as CFO of MARS group in Japan, Andrew shares his insights on the data-driven strategies of Boolah Farms and Pure Grain. The episode delves into their innovative joint venture model for farm management, the mechanics of direct grain trade facilitation, and the vital role of data in both enterprises. Tune in to hear about the strategic investments in data, the increasing demand for transparent and sustainable practices, and the potential impact of AI and predictive modelling in agribusiness. Andrew also underscores the importance of fostering data literacy among team members, ensuring everyone is part of this transformative journey.
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