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



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Cattle come from all directions in big week at western Qld spelling yards

Livestock transport drivers in Western Queensland have had a busy fortnight as inland country starts to dry out after earlier unseasonal rain and cattle start to head south and east...Read More

Queensland’s regional employer payroll tax concession – not fit for purpose

Brisbane lawyer David Hughes from McCullough Robertson argues that Queensland's Regional Employer Payroll Tax discount - introduced to encourage employment, investment and economic activity in regional parts of the state..Read More

Podcast: Return ticket for NSW cattle | Behind proposed levy increase | Bargains at the butcher

In this episode: Cattle are on the move in Qld as the season deteriorates, what do the top 25 per cent most profitable beef producers do that others don't? And Jack..Read More

Expressions of interest open for sustainability framework steering committee

The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) is seeking expressions of interest from experienced sustainability professionals to join its Steering Group, with three independent environmental, social and governance (ESG) expert positions..Read More

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Coalition and NFF put an agricultural visa on the agenda

FEDERAL Coalition plans to establish a purpose-built agricultural visa by 2030 and eliminate the current ballot system and caps for second and third year Working Holiday Maker visas have been..Read More

AGBU launches Project Cygnet for Prof. Swan and ag science’s future

A NEW fund to foster young scientific talent working on animal breeding research has been launched by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit in honour of renowned mentor the late..Read More

Mixed success for ag on visa speed-up to catch harvest

GROWERS and contractors are having mixed success in fast-tracking the processing of Working Holiday Maker 417 and temporary specialist 400 visas ahead of harvest...Read More

Livestock SA welcomes $8m Future Forward Fund investment

LIVESTOCK SA has welcomed the South Australian state government’s $8 million Primary Industries Future Forward Fund as an opportunity to support practical, industry-led initiatives that strengthen the state’s livestock industry...Read More

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Grain lobby relieved as SA delays switch to lower phosphine limits

After consultation with the grain lobby, the SA Govt is pushing back the introduction of tougher limits on phosphine from December 2026 to July 2028. ..Read More

Fed Govt joins SunRice in funding new Leeton plant

The Fed Govt is investing in a rice cake manufacturing facility in Leeton to buffer the impact of job cuts announced by SunRice in August...Read More

Wide Open Agriculture study sparks hope for local lupin value-add

Potential for WA to develop a major value-add for lupins has increased with WOA completing its study into the building of a plant to produce protein isolate, oil, and fibre...Read More

Vote opens GrainGrowers’ door to state farming organisations

At its AGM today, GrainGrowers has voted to amend its constitution to open the membership door to state farming organisations...Read More

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