FARMING AHEAD INTELLIGENCE

Research Report: Smart grain storage setups (August 2017)

Investing in constructing or expanding a grain storage facility on-farm is usually a substantial financial commitment

Usually completed in a number of stages to spread the capital cost over a number or years, forethought into how the storage will function in each of the construction stages is important. In this research report, Kondinin group engineer and grain storage expert, Ben White identifies the points farmers should consider when buying grain storage gear or investing in on-farm grain storage infrastructure. Together with Mark Saunders, a range of smart storage facilities were inspected and photographed from on high with a drone.

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Expanding a grain storage facility on-farm is usually a substantial financial commitment

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.