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Drought funding will not bleed infrastructure dry

THE Prime Minister has responded to criticism that the $3.9 billion Future Drought Fund will potentially compromise other important budget concerns such as infrastructure funding.

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 The Federal Government has re-confirmed its commitment to drought support. Picture Mark Saunders.

The Federal Government has re-confirmed its commitment to drought support. Picture Mark Saunders.

Speaking at a ‘Bush Summit' in Dubbo, New South Wales yesterday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison brushed off the criticism - from Opposition leader Anthony Albanese - and re-confirmed the government's commitment...

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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.

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: High Horsepower Tractors

Kondinin Group has rounded up some real broadacre muscle in this Research Report - looking at 447kW (600hp)-plus tractors.

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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.