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Glyphosate resistance hits 'alarming levels', study finds

A four-year study has highlighted concerns surrounding potential cuts to paraquat use.

UWA weed scientist Roberto Busi presented recent findings of a study into herbicide resistance in annual ryegrass at the GRDC research updates in Perth. Credit: UWA.

UWA weed scientist Roberto Busi presented recent findings of a study into herbicide resistance in annual ryegrass at the GRDC research updates in Perth. Credit: UWA. | Credits: University of Western Australia.

MANAGING weed resistance is expected to become an increasingly costly challenge for Australian grain growers, with researchers warning glyphosate resistance has hit "alarming" levels and "likely" restrictions...

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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.

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: Large Square Baler Testing (March 2025)

This month Kondinin Group has capacity tested four high-density, large square balers in what is believed to be a first for Australia. Balers from Krone, Kuhn, Massey Ferguson and New Holland were put through their paces, working in windrowed straw.

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Research Report: Rural Communications (February 2025)

With the departure of 3G technology and the emergence of 5G and satellite options, there are significant changes on the connectivity horizon. This month Kondinin Group engineers Ben White and Josh Giumelli investigate what is the best way to stay connected in regional and remote areas.

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Research Report: Chaser Bins (January 2025)

Chaser bins play a vital role when it comes to on-farm grain logistics. The January Research Report features a comprehensive round up of the latest chaser bins of 30 tonnes-plus capacity.

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Research Report: Succession Planning (December 2024)

This month's research report, compiled with the input of John White, Rural Generations, is a great resource for succession planning. A key message from the report is to start succession planning as soon as possible.