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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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: 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.

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Research Report: Diesels Duke It Out (March 2026)

Kondinin Group's Ben White, Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Jenna Santos spent a few days evaluating four of the latest 4WD diesel utes for this month's Research Report.