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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King’s Birthday Honours recognise leadership across Australia’s cattle, sheep and grains sectors

Among the more than 700 people recognised in the Order of Australia General Division announced this morning as part of the 2026 King's Birthday Honours are industry leaders and contributors..Read More

Cattle Australia’s 2025-26 National Beef Leaders graduate – with honours

Take one part youthful enthusiasm and energy; add a dash of ambition and sprinkles of curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. This is the powerful recipe that has underpinned the..Read More

Global economic outlook weakens: Here’s two scenarios on what might happen

The conflict in the Middle East has become the dominant force shaping global economic prospects, prompting an energy shock that is driving inflationary pressures and is projected to have adverse..Read More

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

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King’s Birthday Honours recognise leadership across Australia’s cattle, sheep and grains sectors

Among the more than 700 people recognised in the Order of Australia General Division announced this morning as part of the 2026 King's Birthday Honours are industry leaders and contributors..Read More

Wool companies merge, adding synergies and grower support

Two family owned and operated wool businesses have decided to merge their regional wool marketing divisions, significantly expanding the national footprint, adding synergies and grower support..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

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

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WA growers launch national grains levy survey

Interests in WA have launched a survey canvassing grower views on cutting R&D levies for three years and replacing the current GRDC structure with a farmer-owned model...Read More

Withering of Inland Rail a blow to points north of Parkes

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Australian Food & Fibre to absorb Altora Ag

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King’s Birthday Honours recognise leadership across Australia’s ag sectors

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