by Matilda Meikle | Aug 23, 2023 | Agriculture, Technology
Stoktake is the livestock facial recognition software taking the world by storm. Founded by Dr Phillip Zada, the exciting program was launched earlier this year and is already garnering significant international interest. Stoktake could signal the beginning for a new...
by Matilda Meikle | Jul 18, 2023 | Agriculture
Woolworths has begun selling tearless onions on their supermarket shelves. The Australian brand has announced the release of tearless onions between July and September this year in select stores across NSW, Victoria and the ACT. The trial run will determine the...
by Matilda Meikle | Apr 24, 2023 | Agriculture
A new initiative hopes to breed strawberries for automated picking. Run by Hort Innovation, the program aims to develop strawberry varieties that can be harvested by robots, and integrate them into the national market. If successful, these plants could improve the...
by Matilda Meikle | Apr 18, 2023 | Agriculture
Pine nuts could be Australia’s next big industry, but there are a few challenges to overcome first. Recently, AgriFutures Australia released the Australian Pine Nut Strategic RD&E Plan (2022-2023). This ten-year scheme highlights the benefits of developing a...
by Matilda Meikle | Feb 28, 2023 | Aus Farmers
Catherine and the team at Velisha Farms are hoping to change the conversation around ‘perfection’. Alongside Farmers Pick, they’re championing a more realistic approach to horticulture, emphasising taste over appearance. We chatted to her about family, business, and...
