Real-Time Weather, Real-World Impact
Running a large cropping and livestock enterprise, Theo Cunningham from BEEAC Farms knows how much the right conditions influence spraying windows, fertiliser timing, seeding, harvesting and general on-farm management.
His challenge was simple but significant: relying on weather observations from a public station more than 15 km away and manually emptying gauges to keep rainfall records.
Like many producers, Theo wanted more reliable, location-specific data and less time spent checking gauges. He also loves working with new technology, which made the shift to digital weather monitoring a natural step.
Weather Insights That Keep the Farm One Step Ahead
BEEAC Farms now uses four AxisTech Weather Stations across their property, giving them a clear, real-time view of what is happening in different parts of the farm.
Theo uses the stations every day for:
- wind and temperature for spraying
- rainfall for planning, movement and machinery decisions
- temperature for deciding whether to leave the office or not (his words, not ours!)
But the real power comes from automation:
“Rainfall, wind and temperature and the automatic recording of data.”
No more manual checking. No more guessing.
Better Decisions, More Flexibility
With four stations spanning a large area, Theo’s decision making has become more precise and more flexible.
“Sometimes the northern end of the farm is not as windy as the southern end. Sometimes you get a freak thunderstorm at one station and not another.”
Having hyper-local weather visibility means:
- choosing the best paddock to spray
- identifying dry areas for fertiliser spreading to avoid bogging
- adjusting operations in response to microclimate changes
- shifting work plans quickly as conditions change
It is not about one big metric – it is about agility. As Theo puts it:
“They allow for a more fluid and flexible management approach.”
Looking Ahead: More Sensors, More Clarity, More Confidence
Theo sees digital weather technology playing an even bigger role in the years ahead:
- more weather stations
- soil moisture probes
- complete property-wide weather patterns
- forecasting
- stronger data for nutrition, spraying, seeding and harvesting decisions
“You can never have too much good information!”
He also recommends AxisTech to other producers because the platform is easy to use, pricing is accessible, good support and the team is proudly local to Western Australia.
Weather Stations That Give Producers the Clarity They Need
AxisTech Weather Stations are designed for practical, on-farm decision making, giving producers reliable, site-specific insights without complexity. They capture key environmental measurements including rainfall, wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, Delta T, dew point and optional UV and solar radiation sensors – all delivered through the AxisStream dashboard for easy viewing.
Paired with our forecasting tools, producers also gain access to 7-day regional forecasts and 10-day hyper-local forecasting with accuracy down to within 1–2 km of their exact location. This AI-enhanced model integrates global weather data, satellite information, radar inputs and on-farm sensor readings to deliver ultra-precise insights on spraying windows, sowing conditions, frost risk, rainfall timing, harvest planning and evapotranspiration for improved water management.
In short, producers get the full picture: real-time weather, accurate forecasting, and the confidence that comes from data you can trust.