CATTLE

Contract breeding provides a reliable return

A cattle producer's perspective on contract breeding in a self-replacing Angus herd.

Contract breeding has been a mutually beneficial enterprise for the Howard family from Tarcutta in southern New South Wales and the stud they breed for.

Contract breeding has been a mutually beneficial enterprise for the Howard family from Tarcutta in southern New South Wales and the stud they breed for. | Credits: Trevor Howard

DURING the winter of 2023, the Howard family began contract breeding for Springwaters Angus stud, Boorowa, New South Wales. Having previously bought bulls from the stud, the Howards were approached by...

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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.

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.