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Farming Ahead eMagazine: September 2024
ISSUES

Farming Ahead eMagazine: September 2024

Read the magazine-format edition of Farming Ahead online.

27 August 2024

The GRDC has announced a renewed approach to its national Faba Bean Breeding Program. Photo courtesy GRDC.
CROPPING

New direction for faba bean breeding program

The GRDC is re-shaping its faba bean breeding efforts.

27 August 2024

A report commissioned by NFF found horticulture relies on Working Holiday Makers for 44 per cent of its labour force. Credit: Gordon Best, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Final calls to save backpacker incentive

Farming bodies have urged the Government not to scrap the Working Holiday Maker Program.

26 August 2024

Today marks the start of National Biosecurity Week. Photo: Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Inaugural Biosecurity Week kicks off

This week is National Biosecurity Week - highlighting the importance of biosecurity to Australia.

26 August 2024

Credit: Shutterstock AI Generator.
AGRIBUSINESS

Albanese slammed for tasteless live export 'joke'

Prime Minister shuts down calls by WA premier and opposition to apologise for "hurtful comment".

26 August 2024

Mixed bag on offer for grain growers
WEATHER

Mixed bag on offer for grain growers

Wheat yield ranking map: 14 August, 2024.

23 August 2024

QUT Professor David Rowlings will lead the new landmark study investigating GHG emissions from crop residues. Credit: QUT Media
CROPPING

National study set to benchmark crop residue emissions

Growers are set to benefit from a new study, which will quantify GHG emissions from crop residues.

23 August 2024

Farmers are feeling frosty towards the Federal Government, a new survey has found. Credit: Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Survey finds collapsing confidence in the Government

The National Farmer Priorities Survey reveals increasing concern about Federal Government policies

23 August 2024

New research will aid environmental credential management using satellite imagery. Image courtesy AWI.
SHEEP

Satellite technology research to help with environmental credentials

A new project will help producers better understand and manage their environmental credentials.

23 August 2024

Tayna Egerton has won the National title for the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award. Credit: AgriFutures.
AGRIBUSINESS

Tayna Egerton wins prestigious award

Tayna Egerton has been crowned the National winner of the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award.

21 August 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.

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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.

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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.