Livestock HEADLINES

MLA adoption southern & western production systems project manager, Mitch Plumbe, said the BulkUp program aimed to give producers information needed to make big, impactful management decisions, rather than remaining stuck on day-to-day tasks. MLA adoption southern & western production systems project manager, Mitch Plumbe, said the BulkUp program aimed to give producers information needed to make big, impactful management decisions, rather than remaining stuck on day-to-day tasks.
SHEEP

Long-term learning pathway set to lift performance

The BulkUp program aims to help sheep producers lift productivity and performance.

15 July 2026
Young, virgin bulls are most at risk of contracting herpes-related diseases such as balanoposthitis.
CATTLE

Banishing bull breakdowns

IBR vaccines have been found to be effective in controlling this bovine herpes virus-related disease

13 July 2026
The Scanabull WeighApp can produce a liveweight estimate of an animal in seconds, using a 3D scan.
CATTLE

Scan and weigh now a reality

A New Zealand company has developed a smartphone app that can instantly weigh cattle.

13 July 2026
Lamb survival rates can improve by up to 4.5 per cent with optimal mob sizes at lambing according to a project co-funded by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and the Lambs Alive program.
SHEEP

PDS set to deliver triplet survival gains

The project focused on improving outcomes for triplet-bearing ewes and their lambs.

06 July 2026
Federation University associate professor Nathan Robinson said the resource would be practical and action-oriented.
PASTURES & SOILS

Project looks to develop regionally tailored soil guide

A resource on soil indicators is in the final stages of development.

06 July 2026
Young, virgin bulls are most at risk of contracting herpes-related diseases such as balanoposthitis.
CATTLE

Banishing bull breakdowns

IBR vaccines have been found to be effective in controlling this bovine herpes virus-related disease

13 July 2026
The Scanabull WeighApp can produce a liveweight estimate of an animal in seconds, using a 3D scan.
CATTLE

Scan and weigh now a reality

A New Zealand company has developed a smartphone app that can instantly weigh cattle.

13 July 2026
SHEEP

PDS set to deliver triplet survival gains

06 July 2026
PASTURES & SOILS

Project looks to develop regionally tailored soil guide

06 July 2026
MLA adoption southern & western production systems project manager, Mitch Plumbe, said the BulkUp program aimed to give producers information needed to make big, impactful management decisions, rather than remaining stuck on day-to-day tasks.
SHEEP

Long-term learning pathway set to lift performance

The BulkUp program aims to help sheep producers lift productivity and performance.

15 July 2026
SHEEP

PDS set to deliver triplet survival gains

The project focused on improving outcomes for triplet-bearing ewes and their lambs.

06 July 2026
SHEEP

Global fleet report reinforces Australia's high live export standards, ALEC argues

ALEC says Australia's live export industry should be judged on its own record.

06 July 2026
SHEEP

New test available to measure resilience in Merino sheep

CSIRO has developed a new way to measure resilience in Merino sheep.

03 July 2026
SHEEP

Early decisions are vital for successful winter lambing

Challenging conditions mean sound decision making is needed for sheep producers

22 June 2026
Young, virgin bulls are most at risk of contracting herpes-related diseases such as balanoposthitis.
CATTLE

Banishing bull breakdowns

IBR vaccines have been found to be effective in controlling this bovine herpes virus-related disease

13 July 2026
CATTLE

Scan and weigh now a reality

A New Zealand company has developed a smartphone app that can instantly weigh cattle.

13 July 2026
CATTLE

Beating bloat with biserrula

Biserrula brings benefits to NSW beef cattle and cropping operation.

29 June 2026
CATTLE

Algae supplement delivers growth

A new algae-based supplement has been found to improve cattle weight gain and overall health.

15 June 2026
CATTLE

China warns Australia of looming beef tariff

Australia is on the brink of reaching China's 205,000t beef quota.

08 June 2026
Federation University associate professor Nathan Robinson said the resource would be practical and action-oriented.
PASTURES & SOILS

Project looks to develop regionally tailored soil guide

A resource on soil indicators is in the final stages of development.

06 July 2026
PASTURES & SOILS

Incentivising improvement in soil stewardship

How consumer, financial and certification markets could better reward soil stewardship.

12 June 2026
PASTURES & SOILS

Groundcover thresholds key to preventing erosion

Wind erosion risk remains despite a significant decline.

15 May 2026
PASTURES & SOILS

Global competition highlights potential of AI tools in pasture management

The competition tested the ability of AI to estimate pasture biomass directly from images.

29 April 2026
PASTURES & SOILS

Post-fire decisions shape recovery

Management practices for post-fire soil and pasture recovery.

20 April 2026

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

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

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Research Report: Drones (July 2026)

With drones becoming more prevalent in Australian agricultural operations, this month’s Research Report looks at the latest drone technology and applications for both broadacre farming and livestock enterprises.

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Research Report: Auto Drafters (June 2026)

This month's Research Report includes an in-depth look at five popular sheep auto drafters complemented by several Case Studies of producers using the drafters to improve their livestock management.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tracked Tractors (May 2026)

Kondinin Group researchers Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have inspected some of the latest high-horsepower, articulated, fixed-frame and twin-tracked tractors for this month's Research Report. It's all about getting power to the ground.

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Research Report: Mother Bins (April 2026)

Mother bins are an important part of on-farm grain logistics. This Research Report details 10 brands including locally-made and imported models with capacities up to 300 tonnes.

PARTNER CONTENT

Seed Terminator: weeds meet their final harvest

By driving weed populations down, many farms are now achieving outcomes that challenge traditional assumptions about water use efficiency

PARTNER CONTENT

Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

PARTNER CONTENT

Building a Resilient Digital Ecosystem for all Australians

Telstra is committed to creating a resilient digital ecosystem that benefits all Australians, with a particular focus on enhancing regional connectivity and leveraging advanced technologies.