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CROPPING

Western Crop Genetics Alliance: raise a glass to improved barley breeding breakthrough

New high performance barley varieties are on the horizon.

13 January 2025

PASTURES & SOILS

Simulation shines light on WA 2050 pasture production

Research aims to develop solutions to changing climate for WA sheep enterprises.

13 January 2025

CROPPING

New tool for skeleton weed control to be trialled

Western Australian grain growers can access a natural predator of skeleton weed.

11 December 2024

CROPPING

New WA sowing guide now available

DPIRD has released a new sowing guide for Western Australian grain growers.

02 December 2024

PASTURES & SOILS

Break crops boosting water use efficiency in WA wheat crops

Extensive research demonstrates the benefits of break crops in WA.

27 November 2024

PASTURES & SOILS

Producers urged to remain vigilant about annual ryegrass toxicity

How to detect, prevent and manage ARGT in livestock.

21 October 2024

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Electric weed control efficiency investigated

A recent study looks at whether soil moisture impacts weed control efficiency.

15 October 2024

CROPPING

Adding mineral mulch to soils in WA shows promising results

New gravel mulch research to be highlighted at Australian Agronomy Conference.

07 October 2024

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.

PARTNER CONTENT

Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

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.