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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More beef from fewer cattle as Aus production passes three million tonnes

Australia’s cattle industry is producing more beef from an increasingly productive herd, with national beef and veal production set to exceed three million tonnes for the first time in 2026..Read More

Cattle Australia Board elections open

The Cattle Australia's 2026 Board election processed has commenced, with five nominees for two vacancies to bring new representation to the Cattle Australia Board...Read More

More than 200 cattle reported missing near Wilcannia

NSW Rural Crime Investigators are appealing for information from the public after more than 200 cattle were reported missing from a station in the state’s far west earlier this month...Read More

Ancient skeleton reveals brutal punishment for cattle thieves

Penalties for stock theft across Australia include maximum prison sentences of 10–14 years and substantial fines, but modern-day cattle rustlers can still be thankful some ancient penalties no longer apply...Read More

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NFF rejects Albanese’s ‘right balance’ claim on visa changes

AUSTRALIA’S peak farmer body has rejected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s belief that the Federal Government had struck the right balance between limiting immigration and the economic impact of visa restrictions...Read More

NSW police seek help with attempted Poll Dorset poisoning

NEW South Wales police are appealing for information on the attempted poisoning of Poll Dorset stud rams valued at more than $300,000 on a Murrulebale property between Temora and Wagga..Read More

Plant-based meat viewed as riskier and offering less value

MEAT eaters in Australia view plant-based meat as riskier and offering less value than conventional animal protein – regardless of how it is marketed, according to recent Adelaide University research...Read More

Immigration Minister Burke’s visa changes fall short for agriculture

FARMERS, meat processors and the Coalition remain unconvinced changes to Australia’s visa and immigration system announced today have met the immediate and ongoing labour needs of agriculture...Read More

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GPA looks to ex-ADF staff for homegrown harvest help

GPA is rebooting Operation Grain Harvest Assist to get former ADF personnel into the field ahead of harvest 2026 and its depleted visa-holding workforce...Read More

Streamlined Wheat Port Code to take effect next month

A streamlined Wheat Port Code will take effect from October 1, and will remain in place for three years ahead of a move to self regulation...Read More

Rail briefs: WA buyback bill; Vic TAL aim; Qld plan, land sale

The WA Govt is getting serious about buying back the state’s network, an intermodal site near Toowoomba has sold, and the Vic and Qld govts are looking to boost rail..Read More

New AH wheat varieties on offer for WA growers

WA growers have a further three varieties of AH wheat to choose from thanks to the release of AGT-Trigg, LRPB Atlas, and LRPB Ripper...Read More

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