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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Producer questions zero-in on cattle levy as review consultations begin

Questions about emergency animal disease preparedness and national industry representation were among key issues discussed at one of the first face-to-face consultation meetings held for Cattle Australia's grass-fed Cattle Transaction..Read More

Sale and leaseback plan launched for Bindaree’s Myola feedlot

Vertically-integrated beef producer Bindaree Food Group is about to launch a plan to sell and lease back its large Myola feedlot in Northern NSW...Read More

Small but mighty dung beetles take a big bite out of farm methane

Dung beetles are quietly performing a vital climate change mitigation service for the livestock sector, slashing methane emissions from cattle manure by a staggering 85pc, a new study has found...Read More

EU strategy shows shift in approach to livestock, industry still cautious

A recently released strategy recognising livestock as “critical infrastructure” in the European Union has been lauded as a major shift in the continent’s approach to agriculture – after a decade..Read More

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EU strategy on livestock shifts, but industry still cautious

A EUROPEAN Union strategy recognising livestock as “critical infrastructure” has been lauded as a major shift in the continent’s approach to agriculture – after a decade of largely looking at..Read More

Why is the farm lobby uneasy about burgeoning data centres?

AUSTRALIA is shaping up as a preferred global location for data centres, and facilities are being planned and built not just in capital cities...Read More

Recruitment: How to encourage ‘frank and fearless’ feedback

PERFORMANCE reviews are a two-way process, and should be just one part of an ongoing conversation with your staff...Read More

Future Flock Strategy — when will sheep producers see it?

AUSTRALIAN sheep producers will have to wait at least another 6-12 months before they see a Future Flock Strategy after a formerly mooted launch at Lambex 2026 did not happen..Read More

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Changes to phosphine regulations could disrupt supply chain

The grain industry has warned that impending changes to workplace exposure limits for phosphine could significantly disrupt the supply chain...Read More

Qld winter crops average at best as CQ harvest nears

Southern Qld's winter crop is looking for 25mm at least to preserve yield prospects, while CQ wheat is heading for an early finish and below-average yields...Read More

WA field day to share latest on barley scald

A field day in WA on Friday will outline research which is providing insights into how growers can manage the foliar disease barley scald. ..Read More

SSR accreditation partially suspended during ONRSR investigation

Accreditation for a major grain-haulage company has been limited by the ONRSR following the launch of an investigation into recent incidents...Read More

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