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Consider costs and benefits of sharefarming

Sharefarming problems can be avoided through correct planning and a detailed agreement.

01 August 1998

ARCHIVE

Tree littler to reduce soil acidity

Researchers have identified a range of trees which may help restore alkalinity to the surface of acid

01 August 1998

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Fungi to fight sheep worm

Drench resistance is a growing problem but CSIRO Animal Production scientists have discovered fungi may

01 August 1998

CROPPING

Spray timing vital to control ryegrass

Crop topping with non-selective herbicides is an effective strategy for controlling ryegrass seed set

01 August 1998

ARCHIVE

Bore pump from secondhand parts

Brenton Diener of Truro, South Australia, has designed a home-made pump jack to pump water from a 31

01 August 1998

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Planning makes most of available feed

Extensive research over several decades has shown that stocking rates are the key to profitability for

01 August 1998

CROPPING

Spray topping improves yields and protein

Spray topping pastures in spring can substantially increase the yield and protein levels in the following

01 August 1998

ARCHIVE

Spring weed control lowers mouse risks

Mice can wreak havoc on stading crops and stored grain but options are available to prevent losses.

01 August 1998

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.

PARTNER CONTENT

Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

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: Mobile Phones (December 2025)

With the closure of Telstra’s 3G network, Kondinin Group engineers Josh Giumelli and Ben White put several popular 4G phones to the test to see how they stacked up. Our standard test protocol applied over the past two decades was maintained as each handset was measured by the maximum distance a two-way call could be made from a phone tower.

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Research Report: Side-by-side Vehicles (November 2025)

Kondinin Group’s research team dives into the side-by-side market for this report, looking at popular diesel models, a few petrol versions and a couple of electric vehicles.

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Research Report: Farming Inputs (October 2025)

Inputs are unavoidable in any farming system. This Research Report focuses on several key farming inputs with a view to maximising outputs, production and profit.

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Research Report: Self-Propelled Sprayer Testing (September 2025)

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have rounded up five of the latest self-propelled sprayers to cast a discerning eye over them for this month’s Research Report. The sprayers were run over our regular test track and thoroughly inspected to see what makes these million-dollar machines tick.