FARMING AHEAD INTELLIGENCE

Research Report: Air seeders (September 2004)

Even distribution of seed and fertiliser plays large role in crop performance making air seeders invaluable

 

Topics covered:

  • Seed distribution
  • Measuring distribution
  • Fertiliser distribution
  • Metering accuracy
  • Seed damage
  • Farmer assessment
  • A buyer's guide to air seeders
  • Metering systems are the heart of the air seeder
  • Distribution kits vital to performance
  • Extensive tests provide food for thought

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RESEARCH REPORTS

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ARGUABLY the most important piece of machinery in airseeding is the air cart, with even distribution of seed and fertiliser playing a large role in crop performance. Kondinin Group engineers travelled around Asutralia reviewing 12 air carts and testing distribution, to assist farmers with one of the most important sowing decisions they will make.

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.