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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Rain, markets fuel optimism as 500 gather for Texas Angus field day + PICS

An impressive turnout of around 500 cattle producers and industry stakeholders attended a Texas Angus on-farm field day and bull inspection day near Warialda yesterday, underlining growing confidence ahead of..Read More

Sun sets on 2026 Outback Qld cattle drive

Riders, travellers from around the world, and more than one million social media fans have handed over the reins, as the sun sets on the 2026 Outback Queensland Cattle Drive. ..Read More

Keeping it simple the key to Ekka prime champion’s success

The Knudsons might be first-time entrants into the Ekka prime cattle competition, but it is a breeding and marketing strategy developed over generations they credit for success at this year’s..Read More

We’re counting cattle emissions wrong (and why it matters to every Australian)

Australia is taking responsibility for increased warming it is not causing, and the consequences stretch far beyond the farm gate, according to a recently published paper...Read More

Sheep Central

Future Flock Strategy — when will sheep producers see it?

AUSTRALIAN sheep producers will have to wait at least another 6-12 months before they see a Future Flock Strategy after a formerly mooted launch at Lambex 2026 did not happen..Read More

Virtual fencing delivers 99pc sheep, 96pc cattle compliance in US trial

A YEAR-LONG grazing trial in the United States has demonstrated high rates of compliance for cattle and sheep managed with virtual fencing technology...Read More

University of Sydney wins national meat judging competition

FOR the first time since 2002, the University of Sydney has been crowned the champion team overall at the Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging National Competition in Wagga Wagga...Read More

NSW sheep operation fined $555,000 over worker’s death

A NEW South Wales farming business has been convicted and fined $555,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW after a farmhand mustering sheep died from injuries sustained in a quad..Read More

Grain Central

Lentils join chickpeas in AGT’s national breeding program

GRDC has announced the national lentil-breeding program will be led by AGT following its awarding in May of the national chickpea-breeding program...Read More

SunRice cuts milling operations after drop in crop production

Reduced supply has seen SunRice announce changes to milling operations at its Riverina sites, as Ricegrowers hits out at Murray-Darling water buybacks...Read More

Govt funding to boost ag traceability systems

The Fed Govt has announced new investment to help strengthen Australia’s agricultural traceability systems, with the NFF involved to establish a governance group...Read More

Bunge to sell six surplus SA bulk-handling sites

Bunge is selling six up-country SA sites ranging in capacity from 6600t to 36,200t through a tender process which closes August 21...Read More

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