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



Ag Tech Central Directory

A handy directory of Australia's A - Z of Ag Tech related businesses in one central list.

Go To Directory

Like to add your business to the Agtech Central Product or Service Directory?

Find Out How

Beef Central

Early levy review feedback reveals support for marketing, biosecurity and representation

A new discussion paper released on Friday as part of the ongoing cattle transaction levy review provides some early insights into producer feedback received so far through a national online..Read More

US to reopen cattle imports from Mexico despite ongoing screwworm concerns

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it will reopen one section of the US-Mexico border to Mexican cattle imports in August, easing a ban imposed in November 2024..Read More

RMA agents raise hefty $46,000 for worthy charity

Independent agents from across Australia who gathered for the recent RMA Network conference in Brisbane raised more than $46,000 during the event’s gala dinner. A total of 15 charity auction..Read More

NSW Farmers raise concerns about “big stick” approach to feral pigs

NSW Farmers has warned a feral pig control pilot program for the Walgett region will not achieve coordination success with threats of hefty fines for farmers. ..Read More

Sheep Central

NZ shearers to be sentenced on animal welfare charges

THREE New Zealand sheep shearers have pleaded guilty to animal welfare violations and face sentencing in NZ courts in coming weeks...Read More

Recruitment: Giving and taking constructive criticism at work

IF you’re a manager, supervisor, team leader or any type of boss working in the meat and livestock industry, there will be times when you will have to give feedback..Read More

US escalates trade restriction actions on Australian lamb

AUSTRALIA’S lamb export sector has this month been hit with a double whammy in potential trade restrictions with a new 12.5 percent tariff being levied by the United States and..Read More

Wool bodies AWEX and AWTA commit to a merger proposal

KEY wool service organisations, the Australian Wool Exchange and the Australian Wool Testing Authority, have committed to presenting a formal merger proposal to members later this year...Read More

Grain Central

Grain Central July 2026 news quiz

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

Pulse Update: Powering crops face depressed demand

Southern pulse crops are on track for bumper yields feeding into depressed markets, while chickpeas have kicked, and WA growers are gearing up to experience the Power of the Pulse...Read More

People on the Move in the grain industry

Who is on the move in the Australian grain industry? Catch up with our latest update on industry appointments, rewards and achievements…....Read More

Outgoing NSW Farmers head reflects on fractured national landscape

In has last address as outgoing NSW Farmers president, Xavier Martin voiced his concerns around national representation. ..Read More

Agtech Directory
Get Beef Central's news headlines emailed to you -
FREE!