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Assistive technologies for farmers with a disability

Products and modifications for day-to-day tasks.

Some machinery manufacturers have made life in the can a little easier, like this Fendt harvester which does not have a steering wheel.

Some machinery manufacturers have made life in the can a little easier, like this Fendt harvester which does not have a steering wheel. | Credits: Mark Saunders, Kondinin Group.

DISABILITIES are not uncommon within the farming population. In fact, a report by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre last year indicated 15.4 per cent of the people working in the agriculture, forestry...

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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: Drones (July 2026)

With drones becoming more prevalent in Australian agricultural operations, this month’s Research Report looks at the latest drone technology and applications for both broadacre farming and livestock enterprises.

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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.