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A new biocontrol tool will help fight flaxleaf fleabane. Image by CSIRO.
CROPPING

New fungus to help farmers fight damaging weed

Flaxleaf fleabane causes grain crop losses of more than $43 million.

29 August 2022

 Research confirms new baiting regime is effective for mouse management. Picture courtesy CSIRO.
AGRIBUSINESS

New baiting recipe is effective for mouse management

Increasing the ZnP content from 25g ZnP/kg to 50g ZnP/kg is effective.

02 August 2022

Cec McConnell, Terry Hill, John Woods, Ben Biddulph and Nigel Hart at the WA  Ag Research Collaboration announcement. Image by GRDC.
AGRIBUSINESS

$10 million investment to boost grains research in WA

WA grain growers to benefit from a multi-million dollar investment.

22 July 2022

Mixing mouse bait with urea is not recommended.
CROPPING

Growers advised not to mix urea and mouse bait in single applications

Combination with urea may minimise bait efficacy.

07 July 2022

Asparagopsis is now commercially available in Australia after its first sale this month. Image courtesy CSIRO
LIVESTOCK

Asparagopsis now commercially available in Australia

Meat processor CirPro first buyer of seaweed supplement.

01 July 2022

The Pastures from Space service has been upgraded. Image by DPIRD
PASTURES & SOILS

Satellite mapping features boosted for WA pastures

Livestock producers should utilise satellite mapping technology.

27 June 2022

 The latest wheat forecast from the CSIRO says yields will be better than average. Picture Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Wheatcast predicts better than average national wheat yield

CSIRO says national wheat crop will be better than average

06 June 2022

 Grain growers should check for active burrows to gauge mouse activity on their farms.
CROPPING

Growers urged to remain vigilant to protect crops from mice

Growers and advisors should report any mouse activity.

23 May 2022

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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

PARTNER CONTENT

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.