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ARCHIVE

Accurate tree selection reaps rewards

Incorporating trees into dryland and irrigated agricultural systems for better management of water and

01 February 1998

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Improved yards lift cattle throughput

With some clever thinking and solid planning, South Australian beef producers David and CAthy Harvey

01 February 1998

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Effective drench use reduces resistance

The use of drenches to control sheep worms is becoming more complex and less effective with the widespread

01 February 1998

CROPPING

Mustard an alternative crop

CSIRO researchers continue to foster alternative crops to wheat as a means of improving grain production

01 February 1998

ARCHIVE

Toolbox fits under the tray

Stuart Nash of Canowindra, New South Wales, built a simple yet sturdy toolbox that slides under the rear

01 February 1998

ARCHIVE

Pulling a windmill

Repairing or checking a windmill pump can be a daunting task but with a few simple tools farmers can

01 February 1998

ARCHIVE

Jack makese for mobile pumping

An old pump jack has been used to make a mobile pumping unit, by David Bourchier of Koonoomoo, Victoria,

01 February 1998

MACHINERY GENERAL

Adjustable angles improve tine control

Western Australian based machinery manufacturer Forward Engineers has introduced a new seeder-cultivator

01 February 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.

editions

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.