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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Dividends, mothballed meat plants and sustainability front-of-mind for shareholders during AA Co AGM

THE prospect of a shareholder dividend, the future of the mothballed Livingstone meatworks, and sustainability issues have been perennials among shareholders asking questions during AACo’s annual general meetings, and this..Read More

Cattle levy review aims to “leave no money on table” 

Unlocking "unrealised value" from the existing $5 cattle levy, and not simply changing the levy, is emerging as one of the central themes of the nationwide cattle transaction levy review..Read More

Drought relief, food security top NSW Farmers priorities as new president elected

A mixed farmer from Moree has been elected as the new president of New South Wales Farmers, succeeding Xavier Martin after four years in the role...Read More

30 Great Artesian Basin water bores rehabilitated in 2025/26 financial year

Latest figures from the Great Artesian Basin Rehabilitation Program show that 30 bores have been rehabilitated in the 2025-26 financial year, which will deliver an annual saving 4923 megalitres of..Read More

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Moree mixed farmer elected to lead NSW Farmers

MOREE mixed farmer Rebecca Reardon has been elected as the new president of the NSW Farmers Association.  ..Read More

RIC variable rate hits 5.71pc in first hike in two years

AUSTRALIAN Government specialist lender, Regional Investment Corporation has announced the variable interest rate on all its loans will increase from 5.18 percent to 5.71pc effective from 1 August 2026 in..Read More

Disparate industry representation weakens ag’s voice: Allison

OUTGOING Elders chief executive Mark Allison has described the fragmented nature of agricultural representation as a “massive issue”, saying it has undermined the industry’s ability to secure meaningful national policy reform...Read More

Zoetis exceeds $1 million for Beyond Blue, as 2026 fundraising campaign starts

ANIMAL health company Zoetis has partnered with the Beyond Blue mental health support charity since 2016, donating more than $1 million over that period to help fund support services for..Read More

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Top End gears up for Australian Agronomy Conference

Next month, the NT will for the first time host the Australian Agronomy Conference, and its indoor program and associated field trips are attracting strong interest. ..Read More

GRDC sends out National Grower Network Open Call

GRDC's National Grower Network Open Call inviting proposals for short-term, responsive D&E projects is open until August 12,...Read More

DC Agri Solutions looks west as storage task expands

As crops gets bigger and the supply chain more complex, the call for contracted storage and fumigation services is being answered...Read More

Aged care offers opportunity for pulse value-add: Wilson

Australia's institutional food sector including aged care could provide a significant new market for local pulses, Peter Wilson told a UWA forum...Read More

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