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There is a growing price difference between heavy and light lamb at Australian saleyards. Credit: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Heavy and light lamb price disparity grows

Indicators showed a 162 cent difference between light and heavy lamb at saleyards last week.

24 April 2024

Professor Mark Trotter, head of CQU’s precision livestock management team, said the impacts of high temperatures and how cows change their behaviour to cope, were not well understood. Photo: MLA.
CATTLE

Unique sensor research shows cows get stressed by heat at surprisingly low temps

World-first research reveals cows feel the heat at lower-than-expected temperatures

24 April 2024

The ability to accurately measure and mark bolt holes in a circular pattern is more useful than you may think. From specifying wheel stud patterns to accurately marking out a pipe flange before drilling, this month’s Workshop looks at several ways to do both. The good news is you don’t need expensive, specialist tools. Credit: Josh Giumelli
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Measuring and marking bolt circles

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, discusses bolt circles.

23 April 2024

Soil moisture ranking map, 17 April 2024 (based on data starting from October 2023). Produced by Dr David Stephens, Agrometeorology Australia
WEATHER

West and east contrast increases

Soil moisture ranking map: 17 April 2024.

23 April 2024

UniSA survey seeks to find out what farmers want when it comes to mental health support. Credit: Lynda Disher, Shutterstock.
RESEARCH

Uni seeks farmer feedback on mental health support

UniSA wants to determine what support mechanisms farmers would be willing to engage with.

22 April 2024

FRRR's In a Good Place porgram awared $250,000 in grants to 17 organisations from remote, rural and regional Australia last year, for initiatives that support and promote mental health and wellbeing. Credit: Kate Bryan, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Farmer mental health projects receive a million dollar boost

Funding of up to $20,000 is available for rural community wellbeing projects until the end of April.

22 April 2024

A new quality assurance standard for wool production has been announced by AWEX. Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Revitalised sustainability scheme for wool announced

A new program aims to set a new benchmark for sustainable wool production assurance.

22 April 2024

Dry seeding kicks off in WA, and is expected to continue for weeks, with no rain in sight. Credit: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Dry seeding starts in WA

WA growers have started seeding after months without rain.

22 April 2024

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

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

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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.

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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.