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Dwindling bee populations to spark beekeeper popularity

<p>THE majority of blueberry, apple and cherry growers believe their crops' quality and quantity will be significantly affected if something happens to the honey bees they rely on for pollination, according to a recent survey.</p>

Jessica Strauss
Dwindling bee populations to spark beekeeper popularity

  Growers were asked about their pollination practices as part of efforts to prepare for the likely arrival of the varroa mite. Australia is the only continent free of the pest, which is devastating...

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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.