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LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Test to determine marbling in beef

Work is underway to develop a simple test which will determine whether cattle have a trait which makes

01 March 1998

CROPPING

DNA probe offers rapid diagnosis

farmers in the southern Australia will be the first in the world able to take advantage of a new rapid

01 March 1998

ARCHIVE

Installing pipes without the leaks

The problem of leaky water pipes can be avoided by using the correct installation methods.

01 March 1998

CROPPING

Crop management the key to a quality crop

Australian pulse growers supply a particularly discerning market but the industrys' position can be secured

01 March 1998

ARCHIVE

Engine life depends on oil quality

Oil plays a vital role in keeping expensive farm machinery operational yet precious little is known about

01 March 1998

CROPPING

Press wheel benefits worth the expense

Press wheels can improve the effectiveness of conservation tillage practices by providing better seed-soil

01 March 1998

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Why cattle fail to meet target specifications

The weight and age of beef cattle dentering feedlots are the major factors in determining whether the

01 March 1998

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Cull sheep to eliminate dags

Recent research has confirmed internal parasites are the major cause of winter scouring in sheep.

01 March 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.