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Working in summer: Preventing heat-related illness

Farmers are at high risk of suffering from heat-related illnesses in summer.

Staying cool and hydrated are essential while working in summer heat, but there are other measures farmers should put in place to protect themselves and farmer workers from heat-related illnesses.

Staying cool and hydrated are essential while working in summer heat, but there are other measures farmers should put in place to protect themselves and farmer workers from heat-related illnesses. | Credits: wilsmedia, Shutterstock

EXPOSURE to natural heat kills more Australians than all other natural hazards combined, with farmers among those at risk of deadly heatstroke.  Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows 61 per...

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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 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: Auto Drafters (June 2026)

This month's Research Report includes an in-depth look at five popular sheep auto drafters complemented by several Case Studies of producers using the drafters to improve their livestock management.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tracked Tractors (May 2026)

Kondinin Group researchers Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have inspected some of the latest high-horsepower, articulated, fixed-frame and twin-tracked tractors for this month's Research Report. It's all about getting power to the ground.

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Research Report: Mother Bins (April 2026)

Mother bins are an important part of on-farm grain logistics. This Research Report details 10 brands including locally-made and imported models with capacities up to 300 tonnes.

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Research Report: Diesels Duke It Out (March 2026)

Kondinin Group's Ben White, Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Jenna Santos spent a few days evaluating four of the latest 4WD diesel utes for this month's Research Report.