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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SFOs say business case needed before cattle levy overhaul

State farm organisations have backed the first major review of the $5-per-head cattle transaction levy in two decades, but say any proposed changes must be backed by detailed business cases..Read More

Majority of beef producers remain committed to herd plans as calf numbers hold firm 

More than eight in 10 producers have maintained the same herd intentions they reported in April, signalling ongoing confidence across the beef industry...Read More

Podcast: This season’s silent assassin | Major stock theft | Changing NT property market

In this episode: Climate mate VIcki Mayne talks about what she is looking at this wet season; Colliers Agribusiness Rawdon Briggs explains the rush of sales in the northern property..Read More

Study maps carbon and biodiversity costs of global food trade

The University of Oxford this month announced that international trade in cattle products - beef and dairy – accounted for 29 pecrcent of global carbon loss. However, a drill-down shows..Read More

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Sheep Producers Australia ducks as Future Flock reports ire grows

GOVERNMENT and state farming organisation scrutiny of Sheep Producers Australia’s Future Flock Strategy process is increasing after the release of two flawed taxpayer-funded reports last week...Read More

‘Someone knows something,’ the logistics in stealing 5500 sheep

WHILE the rumour mill swirls about how 5500 sheep could disappear near Blackall in a few months, Queensland police explain their investigation is focused on theft and are appealing for..Read More

Nationals introduce bill aimed at repealing Labor’s firearms laws

FEDERAL Member for Maranoa, the Nationals' David Littleproud today introduced legislation in the House of Representatives aimed at repealing Labor’s firearms laws...Read More

Recruitment: Are older workers a too-often ignored resource?

COULD many companies be ignoring older workers as a valuable resource that could potentially close the current skills gap?..Read More

Grain Central

Paraquat inquiry risks undermining APVMA: GPA

GPA says the Senate’s decision on Tuesday to launch an inquiry into why the APVMA has not banned paraquat undermines the regulator's authority. ..Read More

GrainCorp confirms 80 jobs lost, outlines tech delays

GrainCorp has shed some light on its recently announced job cuts, and its Business Transformation Program initiative across its value chain...Read More

Feedgrain Focus: South feels weight of new crop

Wheat and barley prices have fallen in the south in the past week, while northern rates have firmed as quality and production prospects deteriorate for the southern Qld crop...Read More

Senate votes for inquiry into APVMA’s paraquat decision

The Senate has voted to hold an inquiry into the APVMA's recent decision to tighten controls on use rather than ban paraquat...Read More

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