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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As diesel from the Gulf and Russia dried up, Australia had to find new suppliers – at a cost

Wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe have done more than drive diesel fuel prices higher. They have redrawn the global map of buyers and sellers...Read More

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A defence of the cattle industry’s land management practices drew applause from shareholders at the Coles Annual General Meeting in Melbourne this morning, as environmental activists continued a campaign of..Read More

Recruitment: Teachers play vital role in filling ag’s workforce pipeline

Australia's future agricultural workforce may depend on teachers as much as technology, according to findings based on multiple recent research studies...Read More

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Recruitment: Teachers play vital role in ag workforce pipeline

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ALEC CEO Harvey-Sutton moves to lead Australian Grape & Wine

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Southern Australia Livestock Research Council award winners celebrated

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Avonbank, Donald mineral sands projects gain ground in Vic

The Avonbank and Donald minerals sands projects have had green lights from govt, sparking concern from the VFF and others in a key Victorian cropping region. ..Read More

NSW Farmers joins GrainGrowers to strengthen national advocacy

Following an MoU signed in August, NSW Farmers has formalised its membership of GrainGrowers in a bid to amplify its national voice. ..Read More

Luximax approved for Australian use in canola

APVMA has approved use of BASF's Luximax pre-emergent herbicide for use in canola in time for the 2027 cropping season...Read More

Midland rail upgrades boost efficiency in Geraldton Zone

UPGRADES recently delivered along the Midland Line in Western Australia’s Mid West region are boosting freight capacity to Geraldton port this harvest. The track upgrades between Carnamah and Mingenew have…..Read More

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