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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Mass exodus of southern cattle to Qld for greener pastures

Cattle producers in Victoria and southern New South Wales are looking further north for agistment due to the ongoing drought. ..Read More

US and China agree to temporary tariff reductions – what does it mean for beef trade?

The United States and China are about to start a temporary truce in their trade war, agreeing to reduce tariffs in both directions for 90 days. However a total tariff..Read More

US suspends live cattle imports from Mexico

The United States has suspended, effective immediately, imports of cattle and other livestock through the Mexican border as it moves to protect its herd against a worsening New World Screwworm..Read More

Webinar: How investment into irrigation in northern WA is shaping the future of pastoralism

Join the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development’s West Kimberley and Pilbara Irrigated Ag team when they discuss the current state of pasture development and irrigated fodder production by..Read More

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Weekly rainfall update + rainfall outlook 12 May 2025

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VFF calls for farmers to rally on fire services property levy

VICTORIAN farmers are being called to rally against the proposed fire services property levy changes in Melbourne tomorrow...Read More

Agriculture and trade ministers retained in new Albanese cabinet

TASMANIAN MP Julie Collins has retained the agriculture, fisheries and forestry portfolio in Prime Minister’s cabinet reshuffle after the Labor Party’s landslide federal election win...Read More

Recruitment: What job seekers want and employers should highlight

ATTRACTING top talent in the agricultural sector is not just about filling positions – it is about securing skilled individuals who will drive innovation and productivity in the industry...Read More

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Fertiliser briefs: Wengfu Aus sells, plans for Summit pipeline, CSBP project

Fertiglobe has acquired Wengfu Australia's assets, Summit Fertilisers is progressing plans for a UAN pipeline, and CSBP has completed emissions-abatement upgrades...Read More

Ridley to acquire Incitec fertiliser distribution business

Ridley today announced it planned to buy the Incitec Pivot fertiliser distribution business from Dyno Nobel for $300M...Read More

WA sheep pellets help counter SA’s feed drought

Sheep pellets made in WA are making their way into SA to keep ewes going and finish lambs as the state battles its worst drought in living memory...Read More

GIWA trims planted area estimate to 8.67Mha

GIWA has trimmed its estimate for WA's winter-crop area to 8.67Mha, down from 8.81Mha seen in its initial 2025-26 report released last month. ..Read More

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