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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Understanding the basis of risk management in beef

Beef Central’s regular podcast markets commentator Matt Dalgleish attended UNE's Armidale Feeder Steer School last week. His visit prompted a chat over the dinner table about price risk management for..Read More

Farmers welcome ACCC pledge to keep watch on supermarket chains in 2025

Confirmation the competition watchdog will maintain its focus on supermarket supply chains this year has been welcomed by the National Farmers Federation...Read More

Opinion: Agriculture does not win with scrapping of biosecurity levy

With the recent decision by the agriculture minister Julie Collins to scrap the Biosecurity Protection Levy we go back to square one with a grossly underfunded biosecurity budget, writes NT..Read More

$12m federal funding boost for Beef Australia

The Federal Government has announced $12 million in funding for Beef Australia to support the Beef 2027 expo in Rockhampton in just over two years' time...Read More

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India has potential for Australian wool, but needs investment

INDIA’S potential as a growing market for Australian wool was highlighted to a recent industry study group tour organised by broker-exporter Fox & Lillie...Read More

NFF opens applications for diversity leadership program

THE National Farmers Federation is encouraging women with leadership ambitions to apply to its Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program...Read More

US tariffs may benefit Australian red meat exporters

AUSTRALIAN lamb and beef producers might benefit from moves by American president Donald Trump to levy tariffs in some of Australia’s major red meat markets...Read More

Dubbo Stock and Station Agents discontinues sheep EID fees

DUBBO stock agents have discontinued electronic ear tag scanning and/or compliance fees on sheep at the New South Wales city’s saleyards...Read More

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Early alert system in place to combat fungal disease

Growers across Australia are invited to access data from the new BioScout network, which can detect harmful spores before they damage crops...Read More

Ridley 1H25 earnings up 9pc to $50.6M

Australia's largest stockfeed manufacturer has reported growth in both earnings and profits for 1H25 as its bulk feed segment grows, and domestic petfood capacity builds as aquafeed volumes sink. ..Read More

Ingham’s results show tough half for poultry giant

Lower production and reduced sales into wholesale have weighed on results for Australia and New Zealand’s largest vertically integrated poultry processor...Read More

Nufarm, China’s KingAgroot partner on new knockdown

A partnership between Nufarm and KingAgroot is trialling FFO as a knockdown herbicide in cropping systems across Australia ahead of a planned application to the APVMA...Read More

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