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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After challenging start to the year, FarmFest delivers a confidence boost + VIDEO

After a challenging start to 2026, recent widespread rain and stronger livestock markets converted into confidence at Queensland's largest agricultural field day this week where more than 35,000 visitors explored..Read More

No US case against Aussie beef, lamb or goat meat on forced labour

The Trump administration has not identified any forced labour issues in Australia’s red meat supply chains justifying the latest 12.5 percent tariff proposals, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade..Read More

Graeme Acton Beef Connections member’s journey towards Beef 2027

The Graeme Acton Beef Connections mentoring project being held in the lead-up to Beef 2027 in Rockhampton next May is underway, and as part of that process, Beef Central is..Read More

Recruitment: Red meat processors strengthen local communities . . . but more visibility needed

Meaningful social impact initiatives are helping attract committed, long-term labour for red meat processors like NH Foods near Oakey, and Australian Country Choice in Brisbane...Read More

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No US case against beef, lamb or goat meat on forced labour

THE Trump administration has not identified any forced labour issues in Australia’s red meat supply chains justifying the latest 12.5 percent tariff proposals, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade..Read More

US floats 12.5pc tariff on lamb, mutton and goat meat, but not beef

AUSTRALIAN lamb, mutton and goat meat imports into the United States, and wool products from China, could attract a new 12.5pc tariff later this year, under proposals by the US..Read More

VFF calls for status change on dingoes in Victoria

VICTORIAN farmers have called for the removal of dingoes from the threatened species list in the state and an immediate review of management policy in the north-west...Read More

Weekly rainfall update to 1 June 2026 + rainfall outlook map

COLD fronts during the week brought light to moderate rainfall across parts of south-eastern Australia, with weekly rainfall totals of 5-50 mm, and locally higher falls, in parts of South..Read More

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FarmFest mood reflects bounce in season + PICS

FarmFest 2026 captured the brightened mood of a region which has just enjoyed some long overdue rain, and growers were out in force to check out the latest on offer..Read More

Estimates reveals insights into APMVA’s ZP50 approval

The APVMA has provided insights into its recent approval of ZP50 mouse bait and confirmed the closeness of its paraquat and diquat decision as details emerged of incoming cost-recovery arrangements...Read More

PIRSA forecasts SA crop at 9.01Mt, biggest since 2022-23

PIRSA has forecast a South Australian winter crop of 9.01Mt as seeding progresses at pace in good conditions...Read More

Tas Govt secures fertiliser supply agreement with Incitec

The Tasmanian Government has helped secure additional nitrogen fertiliser for the island state as part of a deal with Australian company Incitec Pivot...Read More

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