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

The WA Government is establishing a taskforce to support farmers experiencing dry conditions. Credit: Mark Saunders.

WA Government announces 2024 dry season taskforce

A dry season taskforce will be established in WA to support farmers experiencing dry conditions.

17 April 2024

Australia must act now to accelerate agricultural innovation to achieve productive, resilient and sustainable farming systems by 2050. Credit: CSIRO.

CSIRO warns ag must accelerate innovation

Australia must accelerate agricultural innovation to prevent further farm profitability decline.

17 April 2024

Australian wool production should ease slightly this year to 324mkg. Photo: Mark Saunders.e

Wool production forecast to ease

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

17 April 2024

A research study has explored the interaction between drones and livestock when conducting health and welfare assessments. Photo courtesy DPIRD.

Drones show promise for monitoring animal welfare

Research in WA has revealed drones could be a good option for monitoring livestock and welfare.

15 April 2024

WA Government announces 2024 dry season taskforce

A dry season taskforce will be established in WA to support farmers experiencing dry conditions.

17 April 2024

CSIRO warns ag must accelerate innovation

Australia must accelerate agricultural innovation to prevent further farm profitability decline.

17 April 2024

Wool production forecast to ease

17 April 2024

Drones show promise for monitoring animal welfare

15 April 2024

AGRIBUSINESS

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

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

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

15 April 2024

Peak grains body calls for action on APVMA reforms

GPA wants urgent action on the APVMA’s chemical registration delays

12 April 2024

MACHINERY

The FutureAg Expo will be held in Melbourne next week. Photo: Mark Saunders.

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

Tractor sales continue to normalise following recent highs

New tractor sales were down 18 per cent last month on February 2023.

20 March 2024

CROPPING

Dempsters attempt to manage climatic risk through nitrogen decisions. Credit: Mark Saunders.

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

Alert issued for Fusarium crown rot

Southern NSW and north-east Victorian growers are urged to check stubbles for Fusarium crown rot.

04 April 2024

LIVESTOCK

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

National flock set to decline while slaughter figures hit all-time high

National sheep flock tipped to decline to 76.5 million by June.

07 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.