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When filled with biopesticides like tea tree oil, tiny silica nanoparticles with surface spikes purpose-built to give prolonged periods of protection (pictured) could be a key puzzle piece for flystrike control.

Nano-formulated biopesticides on the horizon for flystrike control

A new Tea Tree Oil-based treatment for blowfly strike in sheep is being trialled.

08 January 2025

Sheep producers now have access to new scanning and pregnancy resources for sheep.

New sheep pregnancy scanning resources available

MLA and AWI have launched a new set of resources to help with lambing ewe management.

18 December 2024

Agriculture Victoria says feeding sheep on cereal straw requires a cautious approach, especially post-lactation.

Caution urged when feeding cereal straw in the lead up to joining

Feedtests and monitoring are important when feeding sheep on cereal straw.

18 December 2024

MLA reports Australian sheep producers have remained cautious this year, despite improved market strength and stability.

Sheep producers cautious despite improved conditions

2024 delivered strength and stability for sheep and lamb, but MLA reports producers remain cautious.

15 December 2024

The Australian Government is seeking someone to advocate for its live sheep export phase out- a job ALEC describes as a poisoned chalice.

Government offers $1600 a day for a job "nobody wants"

Labor is seeking someone to advocate the transition away from live sheep exports.

04 December 2024

Emissions reductions activities include planting of locally appropriate trees, supplementary feeding to reduce methane emissions, and improving flock productivity.

Insetting program set to benefit growers and brands alike

AWI insetting program set to reward woolgrowers for emissions reductions activities.

04 December 2024

A new report has shed some light on whether it’s worth switching out of wool sheep.

Data suggests wool is holding its own against other enterprises

Report compares the profitability of various farm enterprises against wool sheep enterprises.

29 November 2024

WA producers are reducing their flocks significantly, according to analysts and producer survey results.

WA sheep flock shrinks as live export ban looms

The WA sheep flock could be shrinking at a rate of 20 per cent annually.

29 November 2024

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RESEARCH

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.

Research Report: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.

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