CSIRO

SHEEP

New test available to measure resilience in Merino sheep

CSIRO has developed a new way to measure resilience in Merino sheep.

03 July 2026

CROPPING

Mouse plague underway in Geraldton as activity hits concerning levels elsewhere

The latest mouse forecast warns growers in some WA regions to remain vigilant.

26 June 2026

CROPPING

Frost challenges in Australian wheat remain despite best practices

A CSIRO study shows frost remains a major constraint on wheat yields.

19 June 2026

SHEEP

Off-animal camera tech set to deliver liveweight tracking

CSIRO is developing the in-paddock sensing system.

22 May 2026

PASTURES & SOILS

Global competition highlights potential of AI tools in pasture management

The competition tested the ability of AI to estimate pasture biomass directly from images.

29 April 2026

CATTLE

The hard word on hard-seeded legumes

Research reveals the benefits of hard-seeded legumes.

25 March 2026

CROPPING

Mouse numbers on the rise in Western Australia and South Australia

Mouse activity is becoming a concern in WA and now in South Australia.

25 March 2026

CROPPING

Mouse alert issued for WA growers

Mouse numbers could be an issue in WA heading into seeding.

17 March 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.

editions

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.

editions

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.

editions

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.