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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Lifting productivity key to lowering herd methane, producers told

Improving fertility, accelerating turnoff and moderating mature cow size remain the most effective ways for cattle producers to reduce methane emissions while lifting profitability, producers at a Champion Station field..Read More

Producers, agents hope for biosecurity boost as first Dalby sale with “ticky cattle penalty” goes ahead

A new cattle tick fee is in place as of today at Australia’s second largest saleyards, in an effort to bolster the selling centres biosecurity...Read More

How an elite BBQ pitmaster became one of Aussie beef’s biggest advocates

Australia has helped shape new international food labelling guidance that will support food trade during emergencies and promote a consistent approach to providing precautionary allergen information to consumers...Read More

Virtual fencing, genetics and emissions reduction strategies in spotlight at Blackall field day + PICS

Gentle rain greeted about 150 visitors to a field day at Champion Station near Blackall this morning focusing on how virtual fencing, genetics and emissions reduction strategies are being applied..Read More

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Hundreds gather for National ICMJ Conference + PICS

MORE than 300 university students and industry delegates from across the country have gathered in Wagga Wagga this week for the National Intercollegiate Meat Judging (ICMJ) Conference...Read More

Fifth H5 bird flu case confirmed in Western Australia

AUSTRALIA’S fifth case of H5 bird flu found in migratory seabirds along the southern coastline has been confirmed by the Federal Government...Read More

EOI process opens for strategic biodiversity land purchases

THE Federal Government has opened an expression of interest process for strategic purchases of Australia’s high biodiversity land...Read More

Consumer watchdog to monitor supermarket pricing from 1 July

AUSTRALIA'S peak consumer protection body has confirmed it will begin monitoring supermarket pricing from 1 July when a new excessive pricing prohibition comes into force...Read More

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Urea price dive hits suppliers beyond the chosen three

Some urea suppliers and importers are being hit hard as the global urea market tumbles in southern Australia's peak demand period for top-dressing. ..Read More

Grain Central June 2026 news quiz

Keep up to date with developments in Grain Central’s quiz…..Read More

Qld Govt invests in $12M grain-protection research project

The Qld Govt and GRDC have invested in the Post Harvest Grains Research Project, aimed to improve grain quality and on-farm safety and protect access to key export markets...Read More

Aus Oilseeds posts loss of $2.48M for Dec half

Australian Oilseeds Holdings has posted a net loss after income tax of AU$2.48 million in the six months to December 31...Read More

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