The University of Adelaide

SHEEP

Unique mini meat scanner gets to work in abattoirs

A unique needle scanner is being used to measure carcases and help improve red meat eating quality.

21 March 2025

SHEEP

Objective measures of pain relief efficacy on the horizon

University of Adelaide’s Dr Dan Barratt discusses ongoing work at the Neuroimmunopharmacology Lab.

16 September 2024

CROPPING

New test informs accurate gypsum requirements

Researchers are developing a simple soil incubation test to determine gypsum rates.

02 September 2024

CROPPING

GRDC invests to expand soybean production

GRDC has invested in a project which aims to fast-track the delivering of new soybean varieties.

07 August 2024

SHEEP

Supplementation boosts summer joining

New research takes novel approach to tackling heat stress in sheep.

05 August 2024

CROPPING

Failed antibiotics could fast track new herbicides

A failed tuberculosis antibiotic shows promise for killing weeds.

29 May 2023

CROPPING

Crop competition identified to help with ryegrass control

Study shows simple strategies can improve double-knock strategy

03 August 2020

CROPPING

Two new barley varieties accredited

Spartacus and Compass varieties make Malting Barley grade

14 March 2018

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.