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MACHINERY

New high capacity air seeder cart released by John Deere

John Deere has announced a new 38,763 litre capacity air cart – available to order next April.

27 February 2026

MACHINERY

John Deere unveils new 8 Series tractors

New 8R and 8RX tractors from John Deere peak at 473kW (634hp).

27 February 2026

MACHINERY

AGCO updates Gleaner harvester models

Gleaner T series harvesters are now available.

25 February 2026

CATTLE

Virtual fencing technology given green light in Victoria

Victorian government grants virtual fencing license to Halter.

25 February 2026

SHEEP

Consider stock water after fire

Water supply and quality for livestock is critical after a bushfire.

20 February 2026

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

New $15 million project to deliver a virtual replica of the agricultural landscape and environment

Australasian Space Innovation Institute unveils Digital Twin for virtual modelling and prediction.

18 February 2026

MACHINERY

Ford-led collaboration tackles automation for dangerous situations

Ford and Aussie universities are working on autonomous Rangers for emergency use.

16 February 2026

AGRIBUSINESS

Inspiration amid trying times

From the editor: Mark Saunders.

13 February 2026

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.