Farm News from Farming Ahead

Fatigue can impact anyone working on the farm, particularly during busy periods, so ensuring everyone gets adequate sleep will ensure a productive and safe seeding. Credit: K.A. Willis, Shutterstock.

Avoiding fatigue: how to get enough sleep this seeding

Fatigue due to sleepiness can have serious implications on job performance and safety.

19 April 2024

RSPCA has been granted access to old live export footage. Credit: Tom Dawkins, Australian Live Exporters Council.

RSCPA granted access to old live export footage

The Freedom of Information Commissioner has granted RSPCA access to live export footage from 2018.

19 April 2024

Some farmers will consider walking off the job if they can't access to overseas workers is reduced, a new survey has found. Credit: William Edge, Shutterstock.

Reduced worker access could be catastrophic for ag

NFF survey finds over half of farmers will consider major changes if backpacker access is reduced.

19 April 2024

Case IH has added the AFS Connect technology package to its Puma range. Credit: Mark Saunders.

AFS Connect added to Puma tractor range

The AFS Connect Puma was launched this week at the FutureAg Expo in Melbourne.

18 April 2024

Rural Bank has released its first climate report for farmers. Credit: Jandrie Lombard, Shutterstock.

New report presents uncomfortable climate change risks

Rural Bank provides in-depth perspective on climate change to help farmers plan.

17 April 2024

RSCPA granted access to old live export footage

The Freedom of Information Commissioner has granted RSPCA access to live export footage from 2018.

19 April 2024

Reduced worker access could be catastrophic for ag

NFF survey finds over half of farmers will consider major changes if backpacker access is reduced.

19 April 2024

AFS Connect added to Puma tractor range

18 April 2024

New report presents uncomfortable climate change risks

17 April 2024

AGRIBUSINESS

Avoiding fatigue: how to get enough sleep this seeding

Fatigue due to sleepiness can have serious implications on job performance and safety.

19 April 2024

Reduced worker access could be catastrophic for ag

NFF survey finds over half of farmers will consider major changes if backpacker access is reduced.

19 April 2024

New report presents uncomfortable climate change risks

Rural Bank provides in-depth perspective on climate change to help farmers plan.

17 April 2024

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

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

15 April 2024

Managing farm risks: a grower's perspective

WA grower, James Dempster, shares how they manage risks and make farm business decisions.

15 April 2024

MACHINERY

AFS Connect added to Puma tractor range

The AFS Connect Puma was launched this week at the FutureAg Expo in Melbourne.

18 April 2024

FutureAg Expo to be held next week

The FutureAg Expo will be held next week where Kondinin Group's Drought Info hub will be exhibiting.

10 April 2024

Vehicle sales records continue to tumble

March was a record for new vehicle sales in Australia

05 April 2024

Winter crop planting workshops scheduled for April

The GRDC is running planting preparation workshops in New South Wales and Queensland in April.

27 March 2024

NFF says fuel efficiency standards approach needs more work

The NFF is urging the Government to reconsider a proposed vehicle emissions standard.

22 March 2024

CROPPING

Avoiding fatigue: how to get enough sleep this seeding

Fatigue due to sleepiness can have serious implications on job performance and safety.

19 April 2024

Managing farm risks: a grower's perspective

WA grower, James Dempster, shares how they manage risks and make farm business decisions.

15 April 2024

Managing farm risks: early findings from a national risk management initiative

GRDC's $30 million risk management initiative delivers valuable insights.

15 April 2024

Grains agtech programs underway

GRDC and Cicada Innovations have partnered to launch a series of innovative agtech programs.

12 April 2024

Seeding is underway in some regions across Australia

Growers in some areas of NSW, Victoria and WA have started seeding.

10 April 2024

LIVESTOCK

RSCPA granted access to old live export footage

The Freedom of Information Commissioner has granted RSPCA access to live export footage from 2018.

19 April 2024

Wool production forecast to ease

Australia is expected to produce 324mkg of wool this year.

17 April 2024

Beef producer survey reveals mixed sentiments

Beef producers across the country have mixed views about the next 12 months, a survey has found.

12 April 2024

MV Bahijah livestock arrive in Israel

Livestock onboard the MV Bahijah have arrived safely in Israel, bringing the saga to an end.

10 April 2024

Woolgrowers needed for national research program

Woolgrowers are being asked to participate in a national blowfly research project

10 April 2024

RESEARCH

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

Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

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

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.

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.