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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Virtual fencing, genetics and emissions reduction strategies in spotlight at Blackall field day + PICS

Gentle rain greeted about 150 visitors to a field day at Champion Station near Blackall this morning focusing on how virtual fencing, genetics and emissions reduction strategies are being applied..Read More

Project aims to increase annual beef-on-dairy processing to 100,000 head by 2030

Australia’s beef-on-dairy sector is poised for rapid growth, with genetic improvement and collaborative advantages laying the groundwork for expansion, according to a new report, forming part of an ambitious project..Read More

Vale John Kilroy – the restaurateur who gave Australian beef its identity  

Brisbane restaurateur John Kilroy, a loyal ally and committed supporter of the Australian beef industry, has passed away in Brisbane aged 73. In so many ways, John was a pioneer..Read More

Fed Govt opens EOI process for strategic biodiverse land purchases

The Federal Government has open a Request for Expression of Interest process for strategic purchases of land of high biodiversity significance across Australia, in line with the Albanese Government's target..Read More

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Fifth H5 bird flu case confirmed in Western Australia

AUSTRALIA’S fifth case of H5 bird flu found in migratory seabirds along the southern coastline has been confirmed by the Federal Government...Read More

Consumer watchdog to monitor supermarket pricing from 1 July

AUSTRALIA'S peak consumer protection body has confirmed it will begin monitoring supermarket pricing from 1 July when a new excessive pricing prohibition comes into force...Read More

Recruitment: Regional vs metro salaries – closing the gap in agriculture

AGRONOMISTS, territory managers, farm managers and production managers are increasingly commanding salaries that are comparable to metropolitan positions, particularly when their expertise is in high demand...Read More

How Australia is winning hearts and plates in Korea and Japan

MEAT & Livestock Australia’s regional manager for Japan and Korea Travis Brown has a front row seat to two of the most dynamic protein markets in the world...Read More

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Urea price dive hits suppliers beyond the chosen three

Some urea suppliers and importers are being hit hard as the global urea market tumbles in southern Australia's peak demand period for top-dressing. ..Read More

Grain Central June 2026 news quiz

Keep up to date with developments in Grain Central’s quiz…..Read More

Aus Oilseeds posts loss of $2.48M for Dec half

Australian Oilseeds Holdings has posted a net loss after income tax of AU$2.48 million in the six months to December 31...Read More

Victorian sheep, poultry farmers prepared for bird flu

Australia has confirmed a fourth case of H5 bird flu in migratory seabirds, but with no evidence it has spread to other birds, Environment Minister Murray Watt said today...Read More

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