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LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Simple blood test offers quick sire trace-back

New South Wales Merino breeder Jim Litchfield, Hazeldean, cooma, has been using DNA fingerprinting in

01 March 2001

CROPPING

A range of control methods may beat grain pests

Grain growers may have to make future changes in pest control management to reduce the threat of severe

01 March 2001

CROPPING

Careful preparation reduces wheat on wheat risk

Grain growers considering sowing wheat on wheat as a short term option to increase returns need to use

01 March 2001

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

DNA technology identifies superior breeders

After seeing the benefits of DNA fingerprinting in a demonstration trial, Graham Wells, One Oak, Jerilderie,

01 March 2001

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

DNA Fingerprints increase pedigree accuracy

DNA fingerprinting technology could speed production improvements in the Merino industry by up to 25

01 March 2001

ARCHIVE

Crop safety in spotlight

New research by CSIRO is investigating the effects of genetically modified crops on bio-diversity when

01 March 2001

CROPPING

Increased crop protection options for 2001

A range of new crop protection products and changes to label recommendations will give producers a wider

01 March 2001

ARCHIVE

Bellyache bush under attack

Biological control could become a future management tool to halt the spread of bellyache bush across

01 March 2001

PARTNER CONTENT

Seed Terminator: weeds meet their final harvest

By driving weed populations down, many farms are now achieving outcomes that challenge traditional assumptions about water use efficiency

PARTNER CONTENT

Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

PARTNER CONTENT

Building a Resilient Digital Ecosystem for all Australians

Telstra is committed to creating a resilient digital ecosystem that benefits all Australians, with a particular focus on enhancing regional connectivity and leveraging advanced technologies.

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.