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Oldaker discusses the ballasting on a Fendt 1162 Vario MT twin track tractor. Oldaker discusses the ballasting on a Fendt 1162 Vario MT twin track tractor.
VIDEO

Video: Ballasting on tracked tractors

Rhys Evans Farm Machinery’s Tim Oldaker provides an overview of ballasting.

10 June 2026
Areas of central and northern New South Wales are in desperate need of moisture.
WEATHER

Outlook falls away, hinting at lower grain yields

Soil moisture ranking: May, 2026.

05 June 2026
March saw downpours in many parts of south-eastern Australia, replenishing ground water supplies.
WEATHER

Rain relief delivered for south-eastern Australia

Soil moisture ranking: March, 2026.

29 April 2026
BOM's long-range forecast show above average rainfall is expected in some regions, while others may get below average rainfall.
WEATHER

BOM forecasts mixed rainfall for the months ahead

Above average rainfall expected in some regions, with below average rainfall predicted for others.

20 April 2026
Kondinin Group tested four of the latest diesel 4WD utes in January.
VIDEO

Video: Diesel ute testing

Kondinin Group has evaluated four of the latest 4WD diesel utes.

09 April 2026
Areas of central and northern New South Wales are in desperate need of moisture.
WEATHER

Outlook falls away, hinting at lower grain yields

Soil moisture ranking: May, 2026.

05 June 2026
March saw downpours in many parts of south-eastern Australia, replenishing ground water supplies.
WEATHER

Rain relief delivered for south-eastern Australia

Soil moisture ranking: March, 2026.

29 April 2026
WEATHER

BOM forecasts mixed rainfall for the months ahead

20 April 2026
VIDEO

Video: Diesel ute testing

09 April 2026
PODCASTS

Podcast: Long coleoptile wheat

The latest Kondinin Group podcast looks at long coleoptile wheat

10 May 2023
PODCASTS

Podcast: Ute testing

The latest Kondinin Group podcast provides a snapshot of ute testing

12 December 2022
PODCASTS

Gasless MIG welding

Gasless MIG technolgy has improved

11 November 2022
PODCASTS

Podcast: ABARES December Forecast

Podcast: ABARES December Forecast

14 December 2021
PODCASTS

Podcast: Upcoming Workshop Articles

Podcast: Upcoming Workshop Articles

07 December 2021
Your impact wrench is only as useful as the range of accessories in your arsenal. It is a good idea to stock up on impact tools to avoid the temptation to use standard sockets and accessories, which risks rounding nuts and bolts and damaging your sockets
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Going for maximum impact

Impact tools and accessories to complement wrench kits

29 July 2025
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Shedding light on workshop illumination

Lighting for the workshop

27 May 2025
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Putting plasma into practice

Kondinin Group's Josh Giumelli provides a run down on plasma cutters.

22 April 2025
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Locking methods for tight nuts

Josh Giumelli covers a range of fastener locking methods for adding a little security to repairs.

20 March 2025
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Cracking the electrode code

Kondinin Group engineer, Josh Giumelli, examines welding electrodes.

13 March 2025
Areas of central and northern New South Wales are in desperate need of moisture.
WEATHER

Outlook falls away, hinting at lower grain yields

Soil moisture ranking: May, 2026.

05 June 2026
WEATHER

Rain relief delivered for south-eastern Australia

Soil moisture ranking: March, 2026.

29 April 2026
WEATHER

BOM forecasts mixed rainfall for the months ahead

Above average rainfall expected in some regions, with below average rainfall predicted for others.

20 April 2026
WEATHER

South-eastern Australia remains generally dry

Soil moisture ranking: February, 2026.

25 March 2026
WEATHER

Grain belt moisture drying up

Soil moisture ranking: January, 2026.

13 February 2026
Oldaker discusses the ballasting on a Fendt 1162 Vario MT twin track tractor.
VIDEO

Video: Ballasting on tracked tractors

Rhys Evans Farm Machinery’s Tim Oldaker provides an overview of ballasting.

10 June 2026
VIDEO

Video: Diesel ute testing

Kondinin Group has evaluated four of the latest 4WD diesel utes.

09 April 2026
VIDEO

Video: Mobile Phone Testing

Behind the scenes with Kondinin Group's Josh Giumelli and Ben White.

18 December 2025
VIDEO

Video: Steiger 785 Quadtrac

Kondinin Group's Mark Saunders checks out the Steiger 785 Quadtrac.

24 November 2025
VIDEO

Video: What happens when a lithium-ion battery catches fire?

Kondinin Group engineer, Josh Giumelli, runs through essential items for electrical toolkits.

02 September 2025

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: 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.

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Research Report: Diesels Duke It Out (March 2026)

Kondinin Group's Ben White, Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Jenna Santos spent a few days evaluating four of the latest 4WD diesel utes for this month's Research Report.

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.

PARTNER CONTENT

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

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia