en-USFree Mini-Course on
AI in Agribusiness: Fundamentals and Applications
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Use artificial intelligence to produce more, reduce costs, and make
better agribusiness decisions!
In this 100% free mini course, you will understand how AI is already being applied in agribusiness and how to use it to increase productivity, optimize operations, and improve decision-making.
Get ready to lead the agribusiness field with the credibility of USP/Esalq alongside those who
are leading the field of agronomy studies in Brazil.
Secure your spot now!
100% free
Online
Enrollment
27 May to 27 July, 2026
Live Classes
July 21 and 28, 2026 (Tuesdays), from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (BRT, UTC-3).
Duration
2 weeks (the content will be available up to 30 days after the last class)
Certificate
issued by USP/Esalq (based on participation and performance on tests)
Who is this course for?
- Rural producers and property managers
- Executives and professionals from agribusiness companies
- Agronomists, consultants, and agricultural industry technicians
- Professionals from cooperatives and agro-industrial chains
- Students and those interested in agribusiness innovation
Course Coordination
Danillo Sciumbàta
Master’s degree in Corporate Innovation from FGV EAESP and PhD candidate in Philosophy, he is a Computer Engineer with postgraduate degrees in Administration and AI Engineering, an Economist, and holds an MBA in Digital Transformation from Columbia University as well as an MBA in Data Science and Analytics from USP/ESALQ.
An executive with more than 20 years of experience leading digital transformation programs, he served as Innovation Leader at Cargill for South America, driving the implementation of AI solutions for port, warehouse, and factory operations, as well as across the grain origination and trading value chain.
He is also a researcher and Executive Director at Instituto Intellis de Tecnologia, where he has led more than 80 artificial intelligence projects over the past two years, while conducting research on ethics and regulation in the AI era, organizational openness, dynamic capabilities, and the cognitive economy.
What you will learn
Class 1 – AI Fundamentals and digital transformation in agribusiness
- Basic concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning
- The role of data in agribusiness, including sensors, satellites, and IoT
- Precision agriculture and predictive models
- Climate monitoring and risk management
- Automation and smart systems in the field
Class 2 – Strategic applications and decision-making in agribusiness
- Use of AI in crop management and productive planning
- Logistical optimization and supply chain
- Productivity forecast and pricing
- Applications in financial management and rural credit
- Challenges and future trends
Why participate?
Agribusiness is undergoing an accelerated transformation through the use
of data, automation, and artificial intelligence. Those who know how to apply
these technologies stand out wherever they work, be it in the field, management,
or strategy.
- Learn from USP professors and experts in the field
- Develop practical skills
- Receive a USP certificate, recognized in Brazil
- Connect with other agribusiness professionals from all over Brazil
- Learn about the USP/Esalq MBA in Agribusiness and take the first step toward advancing your career forward
Bonus tip: Those who join the mini course will receive priority access to exclusive content and special benefits for the next class of the USP/Esalq MBA in Agribusiness.
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