World’s-best pest ID emerges from Australian AI

WA scientists have trained AI to identify insect pests faster than anything else in the techno-sphere, creating a world-beating insect detector…Read More

Susan Webster, May 24, 2023

Grain AI: Cropify, Indyn, FOSS forge varying paths

In this last of our four-story series, Grain Central looks at Cropify, Indyn and FOSS and where they are up to in terms of grain assessment…Read More

Liz Wells, May 15, 2023

Grain AI: GoMicro shapes up as farmers’ friend

GoMicro is being road-tested on farm and beyond for its ability to assess lentils, and variants for wheat and other commodities are in the pipeline…Read More

Liz Wells, May 2, 2023

Grain AI: ZoomAgri brings insights to barley ID

In the second story in our series, we look at ZoomAgri and how it is bringing AI to seed company InterGrain, and to maltsters including Coopers and Malteurop…Read More

Liz Wells, April 26, 2023

Grain AI: Cautious adoption under way

In this first in a series, Grain Central looks at AI as Australian and offshore companies ramp up development of systems to classify grain, and links within the supply chain…Read More

Liz Wells, April 24, 2023

SWAT lands in Australia to add depth to soil intel

Australian growers and agronomists can gain new insights into soil constraints through SWAT mapping as developed by Canadian agtech company Croptimistic Technology…Read More

Liz Wells, April 6, 2023

SwarmFarm raises $12M in offshore, local capital

A $12M capital injection will fund growth and development of SwarmBot technology and a SwarmConnect integrated autonomy system for CQ company SwarmFarm…Read More

beefcentral, February 15, 2023



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People on the Move: Appointments, retirements, achievements

Changes in the senior management ranks at JBS Southern | CPC makes key public affairs appointment | Killara feedlot in the hunt for new GM, as Andrew Talbot steps down..Read More

Cattle levy review: History offers lessons for what comes next

As Australia’s cattle transaction levy undergoes a major review, former Cattle Council chief David Palmer looks back at the debates and compromises that created it, and the lessons they hold..Read More

Saleyards should be recognised and funded as nationally significant infrastructure

Saleyards should be recognised and funded as nationally significant infrastructure, according to an independent advisor who has been working with the Dubbo Regional Council on the future of its saleyards...Read More

NT bushfire outlook shows above-average fire danger for Spring

The Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) has released its Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Spring 2026, identifying an extended fire season and above average fire danger across the..Read More

Sheep Central

Call to recognise and fund saleyards as nationally significant

SALEYARDS should be recognised and funded as nationally significant infrastructure, according to an independent advisor who has been working with the Dubbo Regional Council on the future of its saleyards...Read More

Dougal Gordon to lead Sheep Producers Australia policy council

SHEEP Producers Australia has appointed experienced livestock and agricultural policy executive Dougal Gordon as the new chair of the peak sheep meat body’s policy council...Read More

Recruitment: Six tips for improving workplace culture

A HEALTHY workplace culture is the best bet for happy employees and low turnover; whether in a small family-scale livestock operation, a feedlot or meatworks employing many staff...Read More

Fair Work Ombudsman takes action on alleged worker underpayment

LEGAL action has commenced against a former Victorian livestock transport company for allegedly underpaying workers almost $300,000...Read More

Grain Central

LCLF in spotlight with one of two govt consultation papers

Feedback on two govt consultation papers looking at Australia's fuel security, including the potential for canola and other feedstocks, has opened today...Read More

GrainCorp to shed 70-plus jobs in restructure

GrainCorp is set to shed at least 70 jobs, including corporate and operational roles across its eastern Australian network. ..Read More

Unified grain voice possible, imperative: GPA chair

GPA chair Matthew Madden says it and GrainGrowers may have different membership bases, but they need to project a united industry voice to govt. ..Read More

SunRice cuts jobs, water buybacks blamed, MPs speak out

SunRice is shedding 78 jobs, a move that reflects reduced production in NSW, and RiceGrowers and MPs have levelled blame at govt water buybacks...Read More

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