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

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Labor strikes deal with Greens to pass tax changes through the Senate

Controversial changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing are set to pass the Senate, with Labor and the Greens announcing they have struck a deal this morning...Read More

Has Australian agriculture ever faced more policy uncertainty?

As new Federal environmental laws take effect next week, many producers still don’t know what could trigger costly referrals, investigations or fines...Read More

Paraquat, diquat escape APVMA ban in good news for growers

The APVMA's long-awaited decision on paraquat and diquat has banned neither herbicide, but has imposed greater restrictions to their use...Read More

Farmers unable to access mental health care, new data shows

Just one in seven farmers can easily access mental health support, new data presented at this morning’s NFF-Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) Parliamentary Breakfast reveals — even as psychological distress and…..Read More

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Call for vigilance after confirmed bird flu cases in Western Australia

AUSTRALIA’S farmers and the general community are being asked to be vigilant and report any dead birds after H5 bird flu was detected in two migratory seabirds in Western Australia..Read More

Recruitment: Teachers link students with future ag career paths

QUEENSLAND’S teachers are being given new tools to help students explore the wide range of careers available across the agriculture industry...Read More

Wool price ascent moderates in latest eastern state auctions

UPWARD movement in the Australian wool auction market slowed this week as buyers remained selective, with crossbreds outperfoming Merinos...Read More

Farm transfer is still a key tax reform issue – NSW Farmers

NSW Farmers has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to expand access to a key capital gains tax concession by lifting the small business threshold to $10 million, but is withholding…..Read More

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Paraquat, diquat escape APVMA ban in good news for growers

The APVMA's long-awaited decision on paraquat and diquat has banned neither herbicide, but has imposed greater restrictions to their use...Read More

Qube set for move into WA grain with Albany upgrade

Qube is set to become a portside handler of grain in WA following its upgrade to the former Albany Bulk Handling site. ..Read More

Proposed Gladstone plant secures urea offtake agreements

Urea production looks set to return to Qld as off-take agreements are secured for the proposed Australian Fertilizer Corporation's plant at Gladstone...Read More

Compelling program lined up for first AGIC Week

The Australian Grain Industry Conference is set to take networking and insights to the next level by anchoring Australia’s first ever AGIC Week next month...Read More

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