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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RBA interest rates remain unchanged, in split decision

The RBA this afternoon voted to hold commercial interest rates at 3.85 percent, in a split decision - six votes to three...Read More

Offering a graduate program placement in 2026? Here’s where to list your program

Entries are closing soon for Beef Central's handy ag graduate program directory. Here's how to make a submission..Read More

NSW aims $10 million at high-risk weeds

The New South Wales Government is delivering $10 million to local councils to target high-risk weeds across the state to protect the state’s primary production and public land. The NSW Government…..Read More

Regional markets wrap: Some different shapes emerging in cattle markets

Competition between southern and northern processors for Queensland cattle continues to intensify, with some transport operators saying that 80pc of their business is currently made up of shifting cattle south..Read More

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Weekly rainfall update + rainfall outlook 7 July 2025

A DEEP low pressure system and associated troughs in coastal New South Wales triggered widespread rainfall over eastern parts of the state, as well as parts of south-eastern Queensland and..Read More

Has Australia avoided steeper US tariffs as ‘Liberation Day’ deadline nears?

AUSTRALIA appears to have avoided further tariff increases as the United States warns trading nations a 90-day freeze on “Liberation Day” hikes announced in April is set to expire on..Read More

VFF calls for prompt action on extra $75m drought support

THE Victorian Farmers Federation has called for prompt implementation of council allocations under an additional $75 million drought support package announced by the state’s government last week...Read More

Where are the wild dog fences and are they working?

STATE and federal governments have spent millions of dollars on wild dog fencing around Australia, but has it made a difference? ..Read More

Grain Central

GRDC engagement starts to guide ‘right-size’ RD&E

GRDC is kick-starting engagement to shape the next phase of its RD&E investment, with GrainGrowers keen to take part in a review of how levies are spent...Read More

Mort & Co, Syngenta make moves in biologicals

Investment in biological crop stimulants is on the rise, with Mort & Co today launching its In-X granule, and Syngenta announcing its aim to be a global leader in the..Read More

ProTen sale tops latest poultry movements

The first half of 2025 has seen leading broiler producer ProTen expand and change hands, Fairglen Farms sell down, and Cordina sell two processing sites...Read More

Bunge-Viterra merger a done deal

Viterra Australia's bulk-handling assets are set to be rebranded as Bunge following the approval this week of the Bunge-Viterra merger...Read More

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