FARMING AHEAD INTELLIGENCE

Research Report: Stock Trough Valves (May 2014)

Few things are more important to the wellbeing of your stock than an adequate supply of water. An unnoticed failure in the farm reticulation system can quickly have dire consequences, especially during the hot, dry summer months.

After comments from members over the years relating to perceived weaknesses in trough valve design, Kondinin Group engineers put 15 common trough valves to the test, simulating a lifetime of use in a month-long test.

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RESEARCH REPORTS

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Few things are more important to the wellbeing of your stock than an adequate supply of water

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: 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.

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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.