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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Australia triggers South Korean beef tariff, in record time

Australian export beef will be burdened by a second harsh import tariff in Asia for the remainder of the year, following the triggering of South Korea’s Safeguard market protection mechanism..Read More

Should cattle producers be able to redirect levy spending?

Should Australia's grassfed cattle industry have the ability to redirect levy funding between fixed investment streams as new challenges emerge, rather than waiting years for the next formal levy review?..Read More

Virtual fencing or better management? Asking the right investment questions

Is virtual fencing creating value, or is it simply helping managers capture value that was already available? The distinction is important, because profitable businesses do not maximise production, they maximise..Read More

Podcast: Cooking a steak in the air fryer – we went there

To celebrate the first birthday of the Week in Beef, the team decided to act on a recommendation from earlier this year to cook a steak in the air fryer..Read More

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Moree mixed farmer elected to lead NSW Farmers

MOREE mixed farmer Rebecca Reardon has been elected as the new president of the NSW Farmers Association.  ..Read More

RIC variable rate hits 5.71pc in first hike in two years

AUSTRALIAN Government specialist lender, Regional Investment Corporation has announced the variable interest rate on all its loans will increase from 5.18 percent to 5.71pc effective from 1 August 2026 in..Read More

Disparate industry representation weakens ag’s voice: Allison

OUTGOING Elders chief executive Mark Allison has described the fragmented nature of agricultural representation as a “massive issue”, saying it has undermined the industry’s ability to secure meaningful national policy reform...Read More

Zoetis exceeds $1 million for Beyond Blue, as 2026 fundraising campaign starts

ANIMAL health company Zoetis has partnered with the Beyond Blue mental health support charity since 2016, donating more than $1 million over that period to help fund support services for..Read More

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GRDC announces investment in Biological Nitrification Inhibition

A GRDC investment is supporting research into whether Biological Nitrification Inhibition can improve nitrogen-use efficiency in Australian grain-production systems...Read More

Outgoing NSW Farmers president reaffirms exit from NFF, GPA

In has last address as outgoing NSW Farmers president, Xavier Martin has reaffirmed the organisation's commitment to withdraw from the NFF and GPA. ..Read More

Top End gears up for Australian Agronomy Conference

Next month, the NT will for the first time host the Australian Agronomy Conference, and its indoor program and associated field trips are attracting strong interest. ..Read More

GRDC sends out National Grower Network Open Call

GRDC's National Grower Network Open Call inviting proposals for short-term, responsive D&E projects is open until August 12,...Read More

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