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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‘The only voice not being heard’ – Qld cattle producers speak out on deforestation debate

Central Queensland cattle producing families say they couldn’t be happier to share the stories of how they manage their land, trees, grass and water with the world...Read More

MSA grading hits record 3.64m head in 2023-24; index scores continue to rise

MSA grading operations hit a number of records in the 2023-24 year, with numbers of cattle graded reaching a new high of 3.64 million head, and average MSA eating quality..Read More

NSW Farmers calls out Government over handling of biosecurity breach

The New South Wales state farming organisation says United Airlines’ repeated biosecurity breaches deserve more than a slap on the wrist. ..Read More

Government announces more than $100 million to fight avian influenza

The Albanese Government has announced a $95 million investment to prepare and protect the nation against a strain of avian influenza that carries significant risks for agricultural industries, our unique..Read More

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Weekly rainfall update + rainfall outlook 15 October 2024

WIDESPREAD thunderstorms, some severe, impacted parts of south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales on 8 and 9 October resulting in heavy falls, flash flooding, high hail accumulations, and reports..Read More

Lamb carcase competition winners support quality payments

WIDER payment of lambs on eating quality traits is supported by the organisers and winners of the Central Murray BestWool Bestlamb Hoof and Hook Carcase Competition...Read More

New national livestock saleyards association formed

A NEW national saleyards organisation has been formed after lengthy negotiations between the sector’s two main representative bodies...Read More

Labor’s live sheep trade ‘transition’ is leaving farmers behind

SHEEP Producers Australia chief executive Bonnie Skinner follows up the contention that Federal Government assistance for the live sheep export phaseout has gone AWOL and outlines her frustration with the..Read More

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GrainCorp NSW workers to vote on industrial action

GrainCorp's NSW sites could be impacted by stoppages and/or bans on particular duties as state bumper harvest gathers pace. ..Read More

Pulses fear sustainability loss if APVMA bans ‘quats’

GPA and Soy Australia are defending the use of paraquat and diquat as important for pulse growers in particular amid APVMA's review of the herbicides...Read More

Winter-crop harvest rolling in most states

Harvest deliveries are rolling into all three of Australia's major bulk handlers, with the first loads of the season tipping in WA and SA last week, and receivals growing in..Read More

Hail, rain devastate some Downs crops + VIDEO

Storms have devastated winter crops in pockets of the Darling Downs, with some wiped out by hail and others drenched on the point of harvest...Read More

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