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LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Steel sheeting makes loading easier

Anne Gribble, Yenda, New South Wales, has improved stock loading by building a loading ramp suitable

01 November 1999

ARCHIVE

Effective breaks reduce summer fire risk

With the summer fire season approaching. putting in new firebreaks or renovating existing ones is essential

01 November 1999

ARCHIVE

Care with lucerne avoids low crop yields

Lucerne pastures can reduce dryland salinity and increase nitrogen fixation but farmers need to take

01 November 1999

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Afrikaners and Afrinos aim for prime markets

Afrikaners and Afrinos have emerged as two South African sheep breeds with potential in Australia's marginal

01 November 1999

ARCHIVE

South African trip yields new stud

Afrikaners would be an ideal altemative to Merino production as they are well suited to live fat tail

01 November 1999

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Measure performance when selecting heifers

Heifer selection based on careful performance monitoring is the key to maintaining a herd of profitable

01 November 1999

ARCHIVE

John Deere 6000 series

A Koondinin Group survey showed owners of John Deere 6000 series tractors were happy with the reliability,

01 November 1999

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Vaccines for vermin control

Scientists are using biotechnology to develop safer and more effective ways to control feral animals.

01 November 1999

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.