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Farming Ahead - October 2024
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Farming Ahead - October 2024

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26 September 2024

Animal activists want the term mulesing, a definition widely accepted and defined in the Macquarie Dictionary, to be replaced with "live lamb cutting." Credit: Jenna Santos.
SHEEP

Live lamb cutting? Now we've heard it all.

Animal activists have invented a creative new term for mulesing. And they want farmers to use it.

26 September 2024

Animal activists have come up with a creative new term for mulesing. Credit: THP Creative, Shutterstock.
SHEEP

Animal activists invent absurd new term for mulesing

WoolProducers responds to "sensationalised label" invented by animal rights groups

26 September 2024

Paper-based biosecurity protections may not be enough, experts have warned. Credit: Douglas Cliff, Shutterstock.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Technology-led solutions could be key to strengthening Australia's biosecurity systems

There are many technology-led solutions to biosecurity in development.

25 September 2024

The Prime Minster has taken a jab at the Keep the Sheep slogan during an interview with station, 6PR, at the Perth Royal Show. Credit: Shaun F, Shutterstock.
SHEEP

Albanese takes a jab at 'keep the sheep' slogan

Keep the sheep campaigners were left shaking their heads following the Prime Minister's comments.

25 September 2024

The ACCC is taking Woolworths and Coles Supermarkets to court for allegedly misleading consumers through the "Prices Dropped" and "Down Down" Promotions. Credit: Wisely, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Supermarket giants set to face court

Woolworths and Coles will face the Federal Court for allegedly misleading consumers.

25 September 2024

Grain Producers Australia is seeking spot-spraying data to help with a paraquat submission to the APVMA. Photo: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Call goes out to spot sprayers to help with APVMA submission

Spot-spraying records a key to paraquat submission.

25 September 2024

The Toyota Tundra, powered by a 3.5-litre, twin-turbo V6 i-FORCE MAX powertrain that generates 326kW of power, will be available from this November. Photo: Toyota Australia.
MACHINERY

Toyota Tundra available from November

Toyota’s Tundra ute, with 4.5t towing capacity, is going on sale soon.

23 September 2024

The Flexi-Coil 7200 Precision Hoe Drill pictured with product manager Andrew Kissel at the Henty Field Days. Photo: Case IH.
MACHINERY

Flexi-Coil launches new 7200 Precision Hoe Drill

New model Flexi-Coil drill re-designed for Australian conditions.

23 September 2024

SmartSat CRC CEO, Professor Andy Koronios, and Elders CEO, Mark Allison, sign an MOU to drive space tech in Australian agriculture. Photo supplied.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Elders partners to explore the use of space technology in Australian Ag

Elders and SmartSat CRC plan to use earth observation technologies to solve industry challenges.

23 September 2024

PARTNER CONTENT

Seed Terminator: weeds meet their final harvest

By driving weed populations down, many farms are now achieving outcomes that challenge traditional assumptions about water use efficiency

PARTNER CONTENT

Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

PARTNER CONTENT

Building a Resilient Digital Ecosystem for all Australians

Telstra is committed to creating a resilient digital ecosystem that benefits all Australians, with a particular focus on enhancing regional connectivity and leveraging advanced technologies.

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.

editions

Research Report: Drones (July 2026)

With drones becoming more prevalent in Australian agricultural operations, this month’s Research Report looks at the latest drone technology and applications for both broadacre farming and livestock enterprises.

editions

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.

editions

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.

editions

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.