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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Kay’s Cuts: US tariff threat clouds outlook for beef

Cattle producers throughout North America are holding their breath with President-elect Donald Trump about to begin his second term in office, reports Beef Central's US correspondent, Steve Kay...Read More

Nine years ago WHO said red meat causes cancer, but insiders say the process was flawed and biased

In this contributed article, American author and investigative journalist Nina Teicholz looks into the process followed by a World Health Organisation working group that concluded that red meat causes cancer...Read More

Latest producer survey shows mood for herd expansion

Optimism and confidence continue to grow for Australian beef producers, with overall sentiment lifting significantly since 12 months ago, according to the latest Beef Producer Intentions Survey conducted by MLA...Read More

Recruitment: Why building a strong employer brand in ag is important                

With the growing demand for skilled workers and an increasingly discerning workforce, businesses aligned with the red meat and livestock supply chain need to position themselves as attractive employers. Here's..Read More

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NZ Merino Company suspends two farms after PETA investigation

LEADING ethical wool marketer, the New Zealand Merino Company, has suspended two farms from its ZQ program after anti-wool activist group PETA released video footage of alleged cruel treatment of..Read More

People on the Move: Appointments and milestones

THE most recent Australian agribusiness and industry body executive and staff developments are listed in the latest edition of People on the Move. ..Read More

Recruitment: Why building a strong ag employer brand is important    

WITH the growing demand for skilled workers and an increasingly discerning workforce, businesses aligned with the red meat and livestock supply chain need to position themselves as attractive employers...Read More

Farmers urged to report mobile telephone issues

FARMERS have been urged to report mobile phone service changes since the 3G network shutdown as the National Farmers Federation flagged rural connectivity as a federal election issue...Read More

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Briefs: Lease at port for Riordan, Kojonup Feeds gets grant, SunRice results

In business news, Riordan and GeelongPort have signed a lease agreement, Kojonup Feeds has received a WA Government grant, and SunRice has reported a modest earnings increase in its half-year..Read More

Farmers urged to report mobile telephone issues

  FARMERS have been urged to report mobile phone service changes since the 3G network shutdown as the National Farmers’ Federation flagged rural connectivity as a federal election issue. Late…..Read More

Operations resume at GrainCorp Mackay after fire

Investigations are continuing into the cause of a fire that broke out at GrainCorp’s Port of Mackay facility on Monday night...Read More

APVMA paraquat, diquat decision delayed until Q4

The APVMA has further revised its timeframes for the publication of a final decision on paraquat and diquat, now expected in the final rather than the second quarter of 2025...Read More

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