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A trial is comparing twin lamb survival.

Improving twin lamb survival through better shelter

A multi-state project investigates twin lamb survival during the cold months.

02 June 2025

Associate Professor Kirsty Bayliss, Murdoch University, Dr Uys Lourens, GRDC, and Professor Daniel Murphy, Murdoch University who are working on projects including the use of cold plasma as a seed and plant treatment.

Smart sprays and cold plasma could help optimise crop productivity

Murdoch University projects look at the use of cold plasma as a seed and plant treatment.

11 April 2025

A project is under way looking at tailored intervention strategies to reduce Merino ewe mortality rates.

Project aims to tackle Merino ewe mortality

A study looks at identifying the most effective intervention strategies for individual scenarios.

20 March 2025

DPIRD and Murdoch University principal research scientist and WAARC HALO project lead, Dr Ron Yates, inspects a Trigonella paddock near Narembeen, WA.

World-first harvestable legume cultivar developed for WA

Researchers deliver world’s first domesticated Trigonella balansae legume cultivar.

05 February 2025

Reproduction losses from trichomoniasis are most often seen in younger female cattle which are naïve to the disease. Credit: Geoffry Fordyce.

Reproductive disease could be heading south

Kondinin Group's Pamela Lawson investigates the ins and outs of trichomoniasis.

26 April 2024

Productive approach: Murdoch University livestock research scientist Caroline Jacobson is looking into improving the survival and lifetime productivity of maiden ewes. Photo: Caroline Jacobson.

Closing the gap in maiden ewe reproductive performance

New research aims to increase scanning and marking rates.

20 November 2023

WA Agricultural Research Collaboration director, Dr Kelly Pearce (left), DPIRD genetic improvement portfolio manager, Dr Darshan Sharma, DPIRD and Murdoch University principal research scientist, Dr Ron Yates, and GRDC senior regional manager (West), Peter Bird, with lupin and legumes research trial plants at Murdoch University. Photo courtesy of DPIRD.

Research collaboration kicks off two new grains projects

The WA Agricultural Research Collaboration has announced new projects

06 November 2023

$320 million investment for new agricultural HQ in WA

$320 million funding to boost agricultural research and biosecurity.

02 December 2022

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

Research Report: Sealable Storage Options (August 2025)

Kondinin Group researchers in collaboration with the GRDC Grain storage extension team test dozens of gas-tight sealable grain storages to Australian Standard AS2628-2010 identifying best and worst features in the ultimate grain storage buyers guide.

Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.

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