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CROPPING

Researchers uncover the secret of hard-to-control fungus

CSIRO has unlocked the detailed genetic blueprint of a major fungal pathogen.

02 February 2026

PASTURES & SOILS

CSIRO launches new soil visualiser tool

The tool uses colour to show differences in soil properties.

05 December 2025

CROPPING

Mice numbers a concern in some cropping regions

Early defence against mice recommended during harvest.

24 November 2025

CROPPING

Stem-boring weevil shows promise for tackling costly weed

A weevil native to South America is showing promising in early CSIRO research.

30 September 2025

CROPPING

Wheatcast shows slight lift in predicted yields

The CSIRO’s latest Wheatcast expects the national wheat yield average to be 2.21t/ha.

22 August 2025

CROPPING

Grains sector sees drop in GHG emissions, new report finds

CSIRO report reveals Australian grain growers have reduced total net emissions and GHG intensity.

15 August 2025

CROPPING

Mouse monitoring on the cards heading into spring

Latest monitoring shows some areas of Queensland have high mouse activity.

13 August 2025

CROPPING

Multi-million dollar initiative launched to help grain growers manage emissions

National $39 million program announced to monitor and manage greenhouse gas emissions.

22 July 2025

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.

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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.

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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.