LATEST HEADLINES : 108 of 1819

The 3G network closure is now scheduled for 28 October. Photo: Ben White.
AGRIBUSINESS

3G network closure date put back again

The closure date of the 3G mobile network has been moved to 28 October.

16 August 2024

Research by the University of Canberra indicates farmers experience good levels of wellbeing overall. Credit: Naomi Joy L, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Is farmer wellbeing declining?

Data collected over a decade challenges the belief that farmer wellbeing is declining.

16 August 2024

Essential Energy says using existing networks is the key to delivering fast and fair clean energy. Credit: Steve Tritton, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Essential Energy pushes to use existing networks for clean energy delivery

Essential Energy argues using exisiting networks for clean energy will minimise disruption.

16 August 2024

Farmers want to learn more about clean energy projects. Credit: RE-Alliance
AGRIBUSINESS

New campaign calls for government support on renewables shift

Farmers advocate for more education on clean energy projects

16 August 2024

The Birchip Cropping Group is studying groundcover over the summer months, particularly in the marginal regions of the Mallee. Credit: Mark Saunders.
PASTURES & SOILS

Mitigating soil erosion in the Mallee

A Victorian study looks at agronomic strategies for protecting soil from wind erosion.

12 August 2024

Young stock that experience a period of restricted nutrition have the potential for compensatory weight gains when adequate nutrition becomes available. Credit: Pamela Lawson.
CATTLE

Can you gain from compensatory growth?

Kondinin Group's Pamela Lawson investigates compensatory growth in cattle.

12 August 2024

Farmers, agricultural companies and industry leaders are expressing shared concerns about the future of sustainable cropping practices in Australia, if proposed changes to the use of key herbicides go ahead. Credit: Alf Manciagli, Shutterstock.
CROPPING

Potential costs of paraquat decisions emerge

Fears about the potential impact of paraquat and diquat decisions are growing.

12 August 2024

COSBOA has joined NFF in calling for changes to proposed superannuation tax changes, which could have unintended consequences on family farms and small businesses. Credit: Stock Media Seller, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

NFF joins forces to protect farmers from proposed superannuation tax

COSBOA has joined NFF in urging the Government to amend its proposed changes to super taxation.

12 August 2024

Tractor sales were down in July. Photo: Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

July sales figures show further decline in demand for tractors

Tractor and combine harvester sales continue to slow across Australia.

12 August 2024

A new survey is seeking input from livestock producers who have been impacted by flooding. Photo: Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Flooding and livestock survey seeks participants

A new survey is being conducted which looks at the impacts of flooding on livestock farmers.

09 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.