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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Trump announces 90-day tariff-free ground beef imports, designed to curb US meat prices

US president Donald Trump on Saturday announced a 90-day tariff suspension on ground beef imports, designed to “substantially lower ground beef prices for American families while giving the US cattle..Read More

US cautiously reopens Mexican cattle trade as screwworm threat persists

A partial reopening of the United States border to Mexican cattle is on track to commence tonight, Australian time, despite the first case of New World screwworm recently being confirmed..Read More

Northern Australia & Natural Capital: What does it mean for your pastoral business?

The NTCA, in partnership with the Northern Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, is bringing a series of FREE Natural Capital workshops to producers across northern WA and the NT...Read More

$25,000 reward for return of stolen CQ cattle

A $25,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the location and recovery of 142 crossbred cattle stolen from a property north of Rockhampton in May...Read More

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Ridley reports earnings up 62pc to $157.8M for FY26

ASX-LISTED fertiliser and stockfeed company Ridley has reported earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $157.8 million for the financial year ended June 30, up 61.9 percent on..Read More

Recruitment: Are you keeping up with the evolving workforce?

Generational labels should never be used to stereotype employees, but they can highlight broad shifts in workplace expectations...Read More

Worker visa changes made without ag sector consultation

Australian meat processors and the National Farmers Federation are seeking urgent clarification about changes in visa processing priorities that could affect the ongoing availability of overseas skilled workers...Read More

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

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Two-speed harvest nears as contractors sweat on visa approvals

A tough northern season is pointing to a fast first leg for harvest, while the south is expecting bumper yields, and counting on some help from overseas, provided visas are..Read More

Above-average rainfall lifts PIRSA forecast to 9.79Mt

PIRSA's latest crop report has SA on track to produce its third-biggest ever winter crop, including record lentil production now seen at close to 1Mt...Read More

Ingham’s FY26 earnings drop despite volume growth

Ingham's has reported a lift in its core poultry volume to 470,100t and its core poultry net selling price to $6.40/kg, but a 21pc drop in earnings in its FY26..Read More

Calcium-fortified faba bean milk holds promise for value-add

Adelaide University researchers have developed a calcium-fortified faba bean milk prototype, which opens up potential for value adding of a key Australian pulse crop...Read More

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