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ARCHIVE

Auger grate stops debris

John Hicks, Pingrup, Western Australia, has included a grate over his auger inlet box for safety and

01 August 1999

CROPPING

Climate and crop type dictate insect numbers

Paying attention climatic conditions and crop types can help growers achieve optimum control of stored

01 August 1999

ARCHIVE

Minimum tillage does pay dividends

Conservation farming methods can improve gross margins and water use efficiency, while reducing production

01 August 1999

ARCHIVE

Deposit cash reserves to reduce tax bill

The most beneficial use of the farm management deposit scheme is when a farmer's income has been high

01 August 1999

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Spring spraying improves pastures for sheep

Timed spring spraying will have long-term benefits in improved pasture for sheep at reduced costs, according

01 August 1999

CROPPING

Timeliness is critical for mite control

A single spray at the optimum time during spring can control redlegged earth mites (RLEM) in annual pastures

01 August 1999

ARCHIVE

Total control the only option for blackberry

Elimination and vigilance are the keys to successful blackberry control, according to Bob and Jim Young,

01 August 1999

ARCHIVE

Integrated attack beats prickly problem

A new on-farm trial could yield strategies able to save graziers millions of dollars annuaIly in lost

01 August 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.