Test it: Soil and plant tissue testing can help when it comes to managing stock nutritional needs, Photo: Mark Saunders. Test it: Soil and plant tissue testing can help when it comes to managing stock nutritional needs, Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Supplementation through the seasons

Nuffield scholar demystifies supplementation.

An eye on ewe:  Ewes, especially pregnant ewes require close attention and monitoring in dry times if confinement feeding is being used. Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Careful attention needed during transitions into and out of confinement feeding

Confinement feeding sheep requires constant monitoring and carefully planned nutrition supply.

Multi-tasking: There are now multiple platforms that enable online buyers to bid remotely at physical auctions. Photo: Pamela Lawson
CATTLE

A new option for online marketing

New online platform launched in competition with AuctionsPlus and FarmGate.

The CSIRO and GRDC would like growers to monitor mouse numbers in the lead up to sowing. Photo courtesy MouseAlert.
CROPPING

Grain growers reminded to check for mouse numbers

Monitoring mouse numbers is important in the lead up to sowing the winter crop.

 DPIRD soil researcher Wayne Parker stressed the importance of ameliorating in May at the GRDC updates in Perth last month. Photo: Jenna Santos
CROPPING

Ameliorating wet soil maximises benefits

DPIRD soil researchers have stressed the importance of ameliorating soil after the season breaks.

An eye on ewe:  Ewes, especially pregnant ewes require close attention and monitoring in dry times if confinement feeding is being used. Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Careful attention needed during transitions into and out of confinement feeding

Confinement feeding sheep requires constant monitoring and carefully planned nutrition supply.

Multi-tasking: There are now multiple platforms that enable online buyers to bid remotely at physical auctions. Photo: Pamela Lawson
CATTLE

A new option for online marketing

New online platform launched in competition with AuctionsPlus and FarmGate.

CROPPING

Grain growers reminded to check for mouse numbers

CROPPING

Ameliorating wet soil maximises benefits

 WorkSafe NSW is urging people to take safety seriously when it comes to quad bikes and side-by-sides. Photo: Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

Injuries and fatalities prompt urgent reminder for farm vehicle safety

Deaths and injuries from quad bikes and side-by-sides prompt warning from SafeWork NSW.

AGRIBUSINESS

Nuffield scholarship applications now open

The Nuffield Scholarship program is now open for applications.

AGRIBUSINESS

New carbon project funding available in WA

WA Government announces $2.77m in funding for carbon farming projects across the south-west.

AGRIBUSINESS

Warmer days and nights more likely for autumn

The Bureau of Meteorology expects autumn to be warmer and drier than average for most of Australia.

AGRIBUSINESS

Labour shortages set to worsen

One of the world's top data specialists said labour shortages will get worse over the next decade.

 WorkSafe NSW is urging people to take safety seriously when it comes to quad bikes and side-by-sides. Photo: Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

Injuries and fatalities prompt urgent reminder for farm vehicle safety

Deaths and injuries from quad bikes and side-by-sides prompt warning from SafeWork NSW.

MACHINERY

Toyota recalls 300 Series LandCruisers and Tundras

Toyota is recalling thousands of 300 Series LandCruisers and Tundras.

MACHINERY

Price hikes on farm utes expected under proposed NVES

Utes and 4WDs could be disadvantaged under the proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standards.

MACHINERY

New Triton ute now available

Mitsubishi's new Triton utes boast a 150kW engine and beefed up suspension.

MACHINERY

Croplands' latest sprayer on show at Horsham

The 9400L Vortex sprayer has been unveiled at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days in Horsham, Victoria

The CSIRO and GRDC would like growers to monitor mouse numbers in the lead up to sowing. Photo courtesy MouseAlert.
CROPPING

Grain growers reminded to check for mouse numbers

Monitoring mouse numbers is important in the lead up to sowing the winter crop.

CROPPING

Ameliorating wet soil maximises benefits

DPIRD soil researchers have stressed the importance of ameliorating soil after the season breaks.

CROPPING

Soil amelioration delivers millions to WA growers

A recent study showed soil amelioration boosted WA cropping profits by $100/ha a year on average.

CROPPING

Scale created to take ambiguity out of crop development measurements

New scales provide clearer and more objective descriptions when measuring crop development.

CROPPING

New report shows Ag productivity performance is slowing

ABARES says the ag production value has risen 51 per cent in two decades, but growth is slowing.

Test it: Soil and plant tissue testing can help when it comes to managing stock nutritional needs, Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Supplementation through the seasons

Nuffield scholar demystifies supplementation.

SHEEP

Careful attention needed during transitions into and out of confinement feeding

Confinement feeding sheep requires constant monitoring and carefully planned nutrition supply.

CATTLE

A new option for online marketing

New online platform launched in competition with AuctionsPlus and FarmGate.

SHEEP

Shearer shortages impact lamb prices

MLA reports discerning buyers are offering discounts on unshorn lambs at saleyards.

SHEEP

Lamb and mutton prices continue to soften

Lamb and mutton prices have slipped but Rural Bank expects them to pick up later in the year.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

editions

Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

editions

Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

editions

Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.

editions

Research Report: Liquid Applications At Seeding

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Ben White have rounded up liquid application Case Studies for this Research Report including tips and tricks from experiencd producers.

 John Deere's new 9RX series tractors peak at 610kW or 830hp. Image courtesy John Deere.
MACHINERY

Latest John Deere tractor range peaks at 610kW

John Deere's MY25 new products include the 9RX 830 tractor punching out 610kW (830hp).

MACHINERY

CNH buys slice of Bem Agro

CNH has bought into precision ag and artificial intelligence business, Bem Agro.

TECHNOLOGY

Regional telecommunications fail as Government review gets underway

Telecommunication failure leaves communities unable to contact 000.

MACHINERY

John Deere partners with SpaceX

John Deere announces partnership utilising Starlink

CROPPING

India prepares for Aussie-developed AI grain assessment tool

GoMicro’s App to be used in India for grain assessment

Market Data (more from market data)

PARTNER CONTENT

Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

PARTNER CONTENT

Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

PARTNER CONTENT

What's happening at Goldacres

2022 capped a big year for Goldacres, another model added- Prairie Pro Series 2 &

PARTNER CONTENT

Effective biosecurity begins long before the border

Australian scientists are encouraged to use their skills for the benefit of partner

 Couple-up: Grease gun couplings are a constant source of frustration for farmers, but fortunately there is a range of aftermarket couplings which can be used in place. This month we look at a range of different couplings and attachments for greasing equipment. Photo: Josh Giumelli.
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Handy attachments for tricky nipples

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, looks at a range of greasing attachments.

CROPPING

New guide released on water use for dryland cropping

The new guide provides information on crop water use and improving water use efficiency.

INSIGHT

Fire ants fuelled by wild weather, Council warns

Warning on fire ants issued by Invasive Species Council

FROM THE WORKSHOP

Metal transfer modes for MIG welding

Josh Giumelli looks at MIG welding metal transfer modes.

INSIGHT

BOM predicts a dry start to 2024 for north and west Australia

Below average rainfall forecast for most of WA, NT and parts of QLD.