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

Instant crop N analysis to boost fertiliser efficiency

The Croptune app is available for a range of crops including wheat, rice and cotton to gauge plant nitrogen needs during the growing season…Read More

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Recruitment: What job-seekers care about, and what employers should highlight

Attracting top talent in the agricultural sector is not just about filling positions - it is about securing skilled individuals who will drive innovation and productivity in the industry. With..Read More

How media often gets it wrong on livestock emissions

In 2023, media articles said a newly-launched United Nations publication was encouraging people to change their diets away from meat —but that’s not what the report said, a leading livestock..Read More

‘The next thing I knew, I hit the lines’: Chopper pilot survives remote crash with help of RFDS

After hitting power lines mid-air, pilot Frank Hoare’s survival relied on fast action and the Flying Doctor’s lifesaving arrival...Read More

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Sheep Central

Q fever vaccination no longer in short supply: manufacturer

THE manufacturer of the only Q fever vaccine available for humans has moved to water down fears of a national shortage of the product in Australia...Read More

AFLW star Alyce Parker becomes a Rural Aid ambassador

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Weekly rainfall update + rainfall outlook 5 May 2025

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R.M Williams executive joins sheep sustainability steering group

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Grain Central

Oilseed crusher ROBE profit drops 60pc in 2024

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NSW Govt spend targets control, eradication of high-risk weeds

The NSW Government is delivering $10M to local councils to target high-risk weeds including parthenium across the state. ..Read More

SA seeding advances despite lack of forecast rain

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Why isn’t Australia talking more about sorghum’s baijiu distilling opportunities in China?

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