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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US beef exports to Australia barely raise a blip on the radar

Social media hysteria in Australia earlier this year over the re-admission of imported beef from the United States after a 20-year ban has proven unfounded, with total trade over the..Read More

Canavan calls for one year delay of EPBC changes

Nationals leader Matt Canavan has called for a one year delay to sweeping changes to the Federal Government's revised environmental laws, that will add a new layer of legislation to..Read More

Nationals move to reverse Federal gun laws

In a statement issued on Monday the Nationals confirmed they will move this week to reverse the Albanese Government’s firearms laws in Federal Parliament...Read More

Qld farm groups raise concerns about ‘critical minerals’ land access bill

Landholder Groups in Queensland are raising concerns about the Government’s new ‘critical minerals’ legislation, which they say could mean compulsory acquisitions...Read More

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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

Rushy Lagoon sale inquiry terms of reference released

THE Tasmanian Government today released the terms of reference for a Parliamentary Select Committee inquiry into the sale of the state’s biggest farm, Rushy Lagoon, to the United Kingdom-based Tasmania..Read More

Unreleased CSIRO report proposed a hybrid livestock gene bank model

A CSIRO report completed four years ago recommended Australia establish a livestock gene bank as insurance against the impact of exotic disease incursions or natural disasters...Read More

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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

FA head reviews rocky months for fertiliser

Speaking at the Australian Cotton Conference, Fertilizer Australia CEO Stephen Annells gave background to an extraordinary few months for the sector in its govt relations...Read More

NHVR issues plea after increase in fatalities on rural roads   

It's National Rural Road Safety Month, and the NHVR is using it to join the call for improved safety on our roads as statistics indicate an increase in heavy vehicle..Read More

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