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ARCHIVE

Sacrificial wire saves expensive netting

Often the bottom wire of ringlock netting rusts well before the other components of netting are near

01 April 1999

CROPPING

New biological control option for locusts

An effective and environmentally-friendly control option for plague locusts is on the horizon.

01 April 1999

ARCHIVE

Worms: future waste managers

Research is just beginning into the pontential for using earthworms to process organic waste and produce

01 April 1999

ARCHIVE

Removing difficult bearings and pulleys

Removing bearings and pulleys is something every farmer will have to do but using the right equipment

01 April 1999

ARCHIVE

Spreading the good news

Healthier butter which spreads straight frm the fridge is ready for the eating.

01 April 1999

CROPPING

Lupins give wheat yields a break

Growing wheat after lupins can increase wheat yields by up to 131 per cent but other legume and oilseed

01 March 1999

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Tight restrictions reduce treatment options

In the past, treating a fly or lice problem in sheep was relatively easy but the options avaialble will

01 March 1999

AGRIBUSINESS

Washing machine turns inoculator

Neil Schirmer, Lockhart, New South Wales, has improved personal safety when inoculating grain by developing

01 March 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.