About Farming Ahead

Kondinin Group's flagship publication, Farming Ahead, has set the tone for the agricultural industry for over 60 years by delivering high value research findings, industry news, equipment reviews and agricultural information on best farming practices to its members.

Kondinin Group prides itself on its commitment to being an integral part of the farming community and is widely regarded as a trusted partner in running Australia's rural businesses.

About Kondinin Group

During more than 60 years Kondinin Group has grown to become one of Australia's largest independent farm improvement groups with a total of 8,500 readers across Australia helping drive the Kondinin Group research agenda.

Via the annual National Agricultural Survey, members have the opportunity to guide the research programme, suggesting topics and equipment that they wish to know more about.

This ensures Kondinin Group research, published through Farming Ahead, provides farmers with accurate, practical, unbiased and useful information to help them in their jobs.

Kondinin Group research offers the only independent and comprehensive assessment of farm machinery, equipment, technology and rural services available to Australian farmers.

According to the National Agricultural Survey, 67% of members have used the research information published in Farming Ahead to improve their farm practices and drive productivity.

Kondinin Group prides itself as a trusted partner to the Australian agricultural community and is dedicated to providing independent Information for Agriculture.

Editorial enquiries

Mark Saunders, Editor

Email: editorial@kondinin.com.au

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: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

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Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

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Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.

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Research Report: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.