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A Queensland study looked at how wheat fares in the face of heatwaves, specifically during the grain-filling period.

Queensland study uncovers heat stress impact on wheat

Study looks at how wheat fares in the face of heatwaves- especially during the grain-filling period.

11 February 2025

Providing shade in predominantly treeless paddocks improves animal welfare and calf survival.

Shade improves calf survival in extensive breeding systems

A look at the effect of increasing paddock shade in extensive grazing systems on reproduction.

10 February 2025

When filled with biopesticides like tea tree oil, tiny silica nanoparticles with surface spikes purpose-built to give prolonged periods of protection (pictured) could be a key puzzle piece for flystrike control.

Nano-formulated biopesticides on the horizon for flystrike control

A new Tea Tree Oil-based treatment for blowfly strike in sheep is being trialled.

08 January 2025

Research in the Northern Territory has shown heifers can benefit from the provision of shade when it comes to calving rates.

Shade helps reduce calf loss in heifers

Research in northern Australia shows providing shade could boost calf survival rates in heifers.

19 November 2024

Enteric methane from livestock makes up most of the greenhouse gas emissions for extensive beef producers. Credit: Pamela Lawson.

The latest on methane mitigation

Kondinin Group's Pamela Lawson provides an update on methane mitigation in beef enterprises.

07 October 2024

Researchers at the University of Queensland are working on an innovative solution for controlling flystrike in sheep.

Chemical-free flystrike control research shows promising results

Researchers are cracking the code for chemical-free flystrike control using RNA technology.

17 July 2024

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

Research has expanded internationally to hasten the identification and selection of tick resistant cattle. Credit: Pamela Lawson.

Breeding for resistance

Scientists are researching the role of genetics in breeding tick-resistant cattle.

04 April 2024

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RESEARCH

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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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