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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Mexican screwworm fly crosses US border into Texas

The flesh-eating New World Screwworm fly has crossed the border between Mexico and the United States, the US Department of Agriculture has confirmed overnight...Read More

Podcast: Farm Fest observations | EPBC layers | What’s driving the cattle price surge

In this episode of The Week in Beef, the team head to Farm Fest, Jon Condon unpacks the current cattle market and we take a deep dive into the Federal..Read More

US floats 12.5pc tariff on lamb, mutton and goat meat, excludes beef

Australian lamb, mutton and goat meat imports into the US could attract a new 12.5pc tariff later this year, under proposals by the US Trade Representative. At the same time..Read More

Top charity auction items up for grabs as part of AA Co’s Dolly’s Dream Long Lunch

AA Co hosts its annual long lunch and charity auction in Brisbane next Thursday, as part of the company’s ongoing fundraising effort for the Dolly’s Dream foundation – and its..Read More

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US floats 12.5pc tariff on lamb, mutton and goat meat, but not beef

AUSTRALIAN lamb, mutton and goat meat imports into the United States, and wool products from China, could attract a new 12.5pc tariff later this year, under proposals by the US..Read More

VFF calls for status change on dingoes in Victoria

VICTORIAN farmers have called for the removal of dingoes from the threatened species list in the state and an immediate review of management policy in the north-west...Read More

Weekly rainfall update to 1 June 2026 + rainfall outlook map

COLD fronts during the week brought light to moderate rainfall across parts of south-eastern Australia, with weekly rainfall totals of 5-50 mm, and locally higher falls, in parts of South..Read More

Below average rain likely in long-range forecast for winter 2026

THE Bureau of Meteorology has released its winter long-range forecast showing rainfall for June, July and August is likely to be below average for most central, southern and eastern parts..Read More

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PIRSA forecasts SA crop at 9.01Mt, biggest since 2022-23

PIRSA has forecast a South Australian winter crop of 9.01Mt as seeding progresses at pace in good conditions...Read More

Estimates reveals insights into APMVA’s ZP50 approval

The APVMA has provided insights into its recent approval of ZP50 mouse bait and confirmed the closeness of its paraquat and diquat decision as details emerged of incoming cost-recovery arrangements...Read More

GRDC launches Nitrogen Mission to boost long-term security

GRDC is calling on the world’s top science researchers to join a $115M research mission to investigate critical nitrogen options, including production, to benefit Australian growers...Read More

Buoyant mungbean market holds as harvest winds up

Australia’s mungbean harvest is drawing to a close as  exports continue into the buoyant Chinese market, and some growers reap the rewards of a move to swathing...Read More

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