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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$5 cattle levy could face major shake-up

One month into a nationwide series of producer meetings, some clear messages are emerging about the future of the cattle transaction levy, with major reform for the first time in..Read More

From the killfloor at Oakey meatworks to champion Wagyu producer

From the outside, Darren and Len Henschell’s cattle operation in Southern Queensland seems pretty modest. The father and son own 100 cows and have spent most of their lives working..Read More

The two W’s that will influence Australia’s cattle market

A leading market researcher says there are two main factors that will drive Australia’s cattle market in the near future – factors he labelled the two w’s...Read More

JBS swings to US$102m loss in second quarter, while strong results continue in Australian operations   

Global protein producer JBS swung to a US$102m net loss in its second quarter ended 30 June, despite reporting significant revenue growth. Australian operations again performed strongly, notwithstanding a 24pc..Read More

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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

Recruitment: Unleashing the power of mentoring in the workplace

MENTORING is a great way to progress a person’s professional and personal development, creating a more productive business and can be very rewarding for the mentor and the mentee...Read More

Look Over the Farm Gate program wins further $600,000 in funding

A FURTHER $600,000 has been granted to the Look Over the Farm Gate farmer and community support program by the Victorian Government...Read More

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Vic move staves off tougher phosphine restrictions

WorkSafe Victoria has given the state's grain industry until December 2029 to prepare for tougher phosphine rules, and industry bodies hope other states will follow...Read More

Feed Central webinar provides hay market update, names winners

A webinar today heard south-eastern Australia looks to be heading for a bumper hay season in volume terms, but quality could be a challenge, and ex farm pricing is under..Read More

DAS report reveals record back-to-back canola plantings

A DAS report out today shows Australia has grown its biggest ever area of back-to-back canola, a practice frowned upon for its risk in inviting fungal disease...Read More

Growth abounds, risks remain: GrainGrowers report

GrainGrowers State of the Industry Report says geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions are clouding the Australian grain industry's ability to increase production...Read More

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