WA harvest is halfway done after a ripper season. WA harvest is halfway done after a ripper season.
CROPPING

Record season still on the cards as WA harvest passes halfway point

GIWA's latest estimate indicates WA is still heading for a record season.

12 December 2025
Victorian cattle producers are now able to use virtual fencing technology.
CATTLE

Virtual fencing given green light in Victoria

Victoria has joined other states to now be able to use virtual fencing tech in cattle.

12 December 2025
Farmers and other agricultural workers are at higher risk of developing skin cancers than the general population, so should take adequate measures to protect themselves and their employees.
AGRIBUSINESS

Ag workers urged to be vigilant after screenings reveal potentially deadly skin cancers

Farmers face a heightened risk of developing skin cancers.

12 December 2025
Late rains in some areas of south-eastern Australia have interrupted hay making activities.
WEATHER

Rains in the east arrive late for some

Soil moisture ranking: November 2025.

12 December 2025
Bendigo Bank is quietly confident of the outlook for farming heading into 2026.
AGRIBUSINESS

Outlook for Australian agriculture is 'broadly positive'

Bendigo Bank says tight supplies and strong export demand should support prices next year.

10 December 2025
Victorian cattle producers are now able to use virtual fencing technology.
CATTLE

Virtual fencing given green light in Victoria

Victoria has joined other states to now be able to use virtual fencing tech in cattle.

12 December 2025
Farmers and other agricultural workers are at higher risk of developing skin cancers than the general population, so should take adequate measures to protect themselves and their employees.
AGRIBUSINESS

Ag workers urged to be vigilant after screenings reveal potentially deadly skin cancers

Farmers face a heightened risk of developing skin cancers.

12 December 2025
WEATHER

Rains in the east arrive late for some

12 December 2025
AGRIBUSINESS

Outlook for Australian agriculture is 'broadly positive'

10 December 2025
Farmers and other agricultural workers are at higher risk of developing skin cancers than the general population, so should take adequate measures to protect themselves and their employees.
AGRIBUSINESS

Ag workers urged to be vigilant after screenings reveal potentially deadly skin cancers

Farmers face a heightened risk of developing skin cancers.

12 December 2025
AGRIBUSINESS

Outlook for Australian agriculture is 'broadly positive'

Bendigo Bank says tight supplies and strong export demand should support prices next year.

10 December 2025
AGRIBUSINESS

WA farmer dies fighting bushfire

Tributes are flowing for West River farmer, Mark Mudie.

03 December 2025
AGRIBUSINESS

AUS/NZ collaboration to streamline ag product assessments

Australia/New Zealand agreement to deliver faster access to ag compounds and vet medicines.

28 November 2025
AGRIBUSINESS

China is back for Australian canola

Episode 3 has welcomed the announcement of China's return to the Aussie canola market.

26 November 2025
Balers were a highlight in an otherwise poor November for machinery sales.
MACHINERY

Weak tractor demand expected to flow into next year

Soft November sales diminish tractor and harvester markets.

08 December 2025
MACHINERY

Electric ute options start to build as PHEV market heats up

There are several PHEV and pure-electric utes on the horizon, as PHEV sales build momentum.

05 December 2025
MACHINERY

Vehicle safety rating approach to change

Safety before, during and after a crash: a new ANCAP rating system will start next year.

03 December 2025
MACHINERY

Ford expands Ranger Super Duty ute line-up

Ford has added a double cab pick-up ute and premium XLT series to its Ranger Super Duty line-up.

03 December 2025
MACHINERY

Government commits to add farm machinery to Right to Repair legislation

TMA backs farmers’ right to repair but warns against unsafe modifications.

01 December 2025
WA harvest is halfway done after a ripper season.
CROPPING

Record season still on the cards as WA harvest passes halfway point

GIWA's latest estimate indicates WA is still heading for a record season.

12 December 2025
CROPPING

New podcast shines a light on mental health

GPA's debut podcast episode launched early last month.

09 December 2025
CROPPING

Grain prices anchored by global supply

Updated crop production forecasts further bolster buyer confidence.

08 December 2025
CROPPING

New national project set to deliver water management tools

The project will help growers tackle waterlogging, runoff and evaporation.

08 December 2025
CROPPING

Aussie pulses under supply pressure from India

A positive outlook for Indian pulse crops is likely to negatively impact Australian grain prices.

05 December 2025
Victorian cattle producers are now able to use virtual fencing technology.
CATTLE

Virtual fencing given green light in Victoria

Victoria has joined other states to now be able to use virtual fencing tech in cattle.

12 December 2025
CATTLE

Advancing cattle reproduction technologies

Why in vitro fertilisation (IVF) is gaining popularity amongst Australian cattle breeders.

09 December 2025
CATTLE

The key to perfect pastures

Pamela Lawson, Kondinin Group, looks at the PastureKey online grazing management tool.

09 December 2025
PASTURES & SOILS

CSIRO launches new soil visualiser tool

The tool uses colour to show differences in soil properties.

05 December 2025
PASTURES & SOILS

Dung beetles emerge as low-cost fly control solution

A new project monitoring populations of dung beetle and flies has revealed surprising results.

01 December 2025

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.

editions

Research Report: Side-by-side Vehicles (November 2025)

Kondinin Group’s research team dives into the side-by-side market for this report, looking at popular diesel models, a few petrol versions and a couple of electric vehicles.

30 October 2025
editions

Research Report: Farming Inputs (October 2025)

Inputs are unavoidable in any farming system. This Research Report focuses on several key farming inputs with a view to maximising outputs, production and profit.

29 September 2025
editions

Research Report: Self-Propelled Sprayer Testing (September 2025)

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have rounded up five of the latest self-propelled sprayers to cast a discerning eye over them for this month’s Research Report. The sprayers were run over our regular test track and thoroughly inspected to see what makes these million-dollar machines tick.

29 August 2025
editions

Research Report: Sealable Storage Options (August 2025)

Kondinin Group researchers in collaboration with the GRDC Grain storage extension team test dozens of gas-tight sealable grain storages to Australian Standard AS2628-2010 identifying best and worst features in the ultimate grain storage buyers guide.

28 July 2025
A new method of measuring soil carbon using neutrons was on display in Albury, New South Wales, recently.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Measuring soil carbon with neutrons

A non-invasive method of measuring soil carbon is now available.

30 November 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

World-first mobile coverage legislation introduced

The UOMO has today been introduced to Federal Parliament.

27 November 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

QUT launches national centre to improve rural road safety

Automated vehicle research and training aims to improve safety on rural and remote roads.

27 October 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

AI-driven mapping system tracks real-time soil moisture

Free AI-powered soil moisture mapping tool released.

06 October 2025
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Optus fails again: callers cut off from Triple Zero

Optus customers have been unable to contact emergency services for the second time this month.

29 September 2025

Market Data

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.

PARTNER CONTENT

Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

PARTNER CONTENT

Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

Late rains in some areas of south-eastern Australia have interrupted hay making activities.
WEATHER

Rains in the east arrive late for some

Soil moisture ranking: November 2025.

12 December 2025
VIDEO

Video: Steiger 785 Quadtrac

Kondinin Group's Mark Saunders checks out the Steiger 785 Quadtrac.

24 November 2025
WEATHER

WA and north-east Australia still the picks of the cropping bunch

Soil moisture ranking: October 2025.

06 November 2025
WEATHER

Northern WA kicking cropping goals

Soil moisture ranking: September, 2025.

08 October 2025
WEATHER

Climate risk assessment paints a bleak picture for farming

The long-awaited National Climate Risk Assessment has been released.

15 September 2025