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A series of harvester workshops will be held across Australian this month. Image supplied.
CROPPING

Harvester workshops underway

A series of GRDC harvester setup workshops will be held across the country this month.

09 September 2024

The Climate Change Authority highlighted land use concerns in its review, which will be used to inform the Government Net Zero Plan. Credit: Jamen Percy, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Net zero target requires careful land use planning

The Climate Change Authority acknowledges land use concerns in its net zero pathways review.

06 September 2024

Trauma created by workplace investigations creates a class of hazard which is poorly understood. Credit: Pete Sherrard, Canva.
AGRIBUSINESS

Opinion: incident investigations should shake down safety systems, not trigger trauma

When things go wrong, how do we ensure workers are not re-traumatised?

06 September 2024

A grain transported has been fined after a man died following a fatal fall from a trailer. Credit: Bilanol, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Grain transporter convicted after worker's fatal fall

A grain transporter has been fined $350,000 after one of its drivers fell from the top of a trailer.

06 September 2024

RaboResearch senior animal proteins analyst, Angus Gidley-Baird, says beef markets have seen record production and exports in some countries including Brazil. Image courtesy Rabobank.
CATTLE

Production records set in global beef markets

Australian beef production and exports continue to grow – Rabobank report.

05 September 2024

The gross value of farm production is forecast to be over $86 billion, largely driven by higher livestock production and prices. Credit: Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Farm production value predicted to reach third highest level on record

ABARES latest agricultural outlook predicts gross farm production value will reach $86.18 billion.

03 September 2024

Soft soldering is a handy skill worth learning for various repair and fabrication jobs around the farm. The skill is often overlooked these days due to the difficulty in getting good results, but it need not be as difficult as it seems. Credit: Ben White.
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Soft soldering secrets shared

Kondinin's Josh Giumelli demystifies soft soldering.

03 September 2024

Farmers will rally in the national capital next week, to highlight a range of concerns including the live sheep export ban. Credit: Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

National farmer rally planned for Canberra

A major rally for farmers will be held in Canberra next week with industry urged to attend.

03 September 2024

Eastern Australia should see a wetter than average spring while Western Australia is forecast to be warmer and drier than average. Image courtesy BOM.
WEATHER

Spring shaping up to be warmer and wetter in eastern Australia

Bureau of Meteorology forecasts warmer than average spring conditions .

03 September 2024

Research Report - September 2024 - Livestock Management Software
ISSUES

Research Report - September 2024 - Livestock Management Software

Read this archived issue of Farming Ahead's Research Report printed edition in your web browser.

02 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.