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 The Government's National Soil Action Plan has officially started. Picture Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Australia's first National Soil Action Plan launched

Long-term soil strategy officially under way

01 December 2023

 AFPA welcomed the paper, which it said builds on its advocacy both in Australia and at COP27, when it partnered with the NFF to showcase Mark Wootton (pictured) and the significant role his production trees played in achieving carbon neutrality for Jigsaw Farms. Photo credit: AFPA.
INSIGHT

Farmers invited to have their say on 2050 Net Zero plan

Farmers can have their say on the part the sector can play in achieving net zero emissions targets.

10 November 2023

Australian trade minister knocks back free trade deal with EU. Picture: Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Minister says no deal on FTA

Trade minister knocks back FTA with Europe.

01 November 2023

 Rebates of up to $30,000 are now available for a wide range of technology. Photo: Mark Saunders.
TECHNOLOGY

$30k agtech rebates now available

Agtech rebates and a free information service are now available.

30 October 2023

 With the plans created through engaging local stakeholders to identify key insights, each of the three Victorian plans released has different suggested action-priority areas to build drought resilience. Image credit: Zura Narimanishvili, Unsplash.
INSIGHT

Drought funding accelerated as dry conditions worsen

The government has brought forward $17.7m in drought funding.

27 October 2023

 Murray Watt responds to NFF's Keep Farmers Farming campaign, which opposes "anti-farming" policies. Photo courtesy of NFF.
INSIGHT

Watt pushes back on NFF claims

Watt denies claims ag is not a central priority for the government.

27 October 2023

 New NFF president David Jochinke launches campaign against anti-farming policies. Photo courtesy of NFF.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

NFF launches campaign to challenge "anti-farming" policies

Keep Farmers Farming campaign launched at NFF conference.

27 October 2023

 A new survey of more than 1,600 farmers confirmed falling confidence within the sector. Photo: Ben White.
AGRIBUSINESS

Farmers lack confidence in government policies

Over half of farmers believe government policies are harming the industry, survey finds.

04 October 2023

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Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

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Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

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Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

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Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

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

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

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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.