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LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Compare rams on-farm breeding value

One of the best ways to compare the merit of one ram source with another is to carry out an on-farm trial.

01 January 2000

CROPPING

Canola provides an unexpected boost

soil nitrogen levels after canola were up to three times higher than those following cereal crops and

01 January 2000

CROPPING

Psyllid sweeps broom clean

A tiny plant louse, or psyllid, has become the second major insect weapon in the fight against the weed

01 January 2000

CROPPING

Steps to improve water infiltration

Use no-tillage cropping methods as they protect and improve soil structure.

01 January 2000

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Finishing might outperform breeding herds

Labour savings, ease of management and possible better returns has beef producers considering a change

01 January 2000

CROPPING

Infiltration improves yields

With a low annual rainfall of 350 millimetres, Daryl Bardell, Beulah, Victoria, depends on the efficient

01 January 2000

AGRIBUSINESS

Reduce physical work as temperatures rise

Farmers can avoid th erisk of heat stress during hot months by limiting heavy work to the early morning

01 January 2000

ARCHIVE

Deeper clutch teeth improve grip

David Bound, Deloraine, Tasmania, solved the problem of rapid clutch wear on his combine-seed drill by

01 January 2000

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.