A new device known as The Grain Detective is revolutionising grain grading, enabling faster and more comprehensive assessments to drive efficiency, profitability and sustainability throughout the agricultural value chain. 

The device is the brainchild of South Australian-based Walco Seed Cleaning, which is on a mission to harness the power of AI and machine-learning technologies to benefit grain growers and grain handlers. 

“By utilising this cutting-edge technology, we aim to provide farmers with swift and precise evaluations of their grain quality, enabling them to secure the maximum price for their produce,” Walco Seed Cleaning Director Kurt Walter said. 

“Additionally, our solution seeks to empower anyone who assesses grain and seed by reducing their reliance on labour-intensive assessments, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in the grain-grading process.” 

Walco Seed Cleaning, PB Agrifood and various leading farmers are currently engaged in the use of AI technology provided by industry leader GoMicro. The development of The Grain Detective, which has AI technology integration, will create key advancements into the grain industry on all levels. This includes transitioning from static photos to dynamic video-based analysis, enabling faster and more comprehensive grain assessments. 

The evolution not only expedites the evaluation process – it also enhances accuracy and reliability, empowering farmers with swift and precise insights into their grain quality. 

Mr Walter said The Grain Detective consistently, repeatedly and accurately assessed samples during seed grading. 

Walco Seed Cleaning joined GroundUp to ultimately fast-track industry adoption of The Grain Detective.  

“Our goal is to build a robust go-to-market model that will serve as an effective platform for launching our solution with partners and growers,” he said. “We aim to refine our strategy, identifying key target markets and developing a clear roadmap for market penetration and expansion beyond Australia.”