TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Eye in the sky for grazing operations

The potential for drone use in grazing operations is increasing, with a Northern Territory cattle operation recently using drones rather than helicopters to muster herds through their holding paddocks. But many graziers are hoping technological improvements and further amendments to current regulations will allow longer flight times covering more area.

Pamela Lawson
Eye in the sky for grazing operations

In late September 2016, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) amended the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations relating to a category of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) or drones. This allowed private...

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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 Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.