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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People on the Move: Appointments, retirements, achievements

New feedlot consultancy for Andrew Talbot | MLA’s Canada staff appointment | Allison takes board seat, chairmanship with WA’s Craig Mostyn Group | McKillop completes RMAC chairmanship; new appointment close..Read More

NSW Government releases cattle tick strategy

The New South Wales Government has released its new cattle tick strategy after a $7 million investment earlier this year aimed at reinvigorating the state's longstanding tick program...Read More

Kay’s Cuts: White House makes beef blunders, as ICE action impacts US processing

Recent actions by Trump's Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) group is impacting US beef processing operations, in the latest White House actions impacting the US beef industry, regular columnist Steve..Read More

Graeme Acton Beef Connections alumni: Where are they now?

In her monthly column during the countdown to Beef 2027 in Rockhampton next May, Graeme Acton beef Connections program member Millie Unthank catches up with past participants to find out..Read More

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VFF urges policy-based analysis of state election candidates

VICTORIA’S peak farmer body today unveiled its election issues priority platform with a call for rural voters to critically assess electoral candidate and party policies rather than exercise a protest..Read More

WA sheep producers and livestock carriers granted further $11.8 million

THE Albanese Labor Government has allocated another $11.8 million to Western Australian sheep farmers and livestock transport operators as part of the transition package for the phase out of live..Read More

No sheep, but hitching rail helps Halter win Henty exhibitor award

VIRTUAL fencing company Halter has fielded some enquiries from sheep producers seeking a VF product, but at the recent Henty Machinery Field Days, cattle was the company’s focus...Read More

Recruitment: Boosting your employees’ team spirit has value

GREAT workplace environments in the meat and livestock industry don’t just happen – they are a result of hard work from leaders, and buy-in from staff...Read More

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Cotton planting starts as growers face drier season

Dry conditions mean Australia's cotton crop now being planted is expected to yield 2.7 million bales, down 40pc from last year...Read More

Sorghum syrup on menu for SAF with WA proposal

An RAI Energy and Ecopha Biotech JV aims to develop and commercialise a domestic pathway for biofuels including SAF made in WA from sorghum syrup...Read More

New push to back, expand ethanol mandate in Qld

A Qld MP is seeking to overhaul the state’s ethanol laws, with changes aimed at increasing demand through mandating a minimum level, strengthening compliance, and closing loopholes,..Read More

Uncertainty looms over grain dust exposure limit changes

Uncertainty abounds around what impact new workplace exposure limits for grain dust due to come into effect on December 1 will have on farming operations outside Victoria...Read More

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