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The 2024 SSF report highlights the sheep industry's progress across several key areas. Credit: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Sheep framework highlights industry progress

The sheep sector has improved across several key areas, but still faces significant challenges.

09 August 2024

Ford Ranger is leading new vehicle sales for the year and Ford has just announced the arrival of the new black edition ute. Credit: Ford.
MACHINERY

Ford Ranger leads 2024 new vehicle sales

Toyota RAV4 was the top selling new vehicle for July, but Ranger sales are well ahead for the year.

09 August 2024

BASF's Scott Walker and Caroline Dix. BASF has announced two new varieties of InVigor canola. Image courtesy BASF.
CROPPING

BASF boosts InVigor canola range

Two new varieties of InVigor hybrid canola have been added to the BASF range.

09 August 2024

A collaboration between DPIRD and GRDC aims to to boost WA grain yields by increasing water use efficiency by over 10 per cent, and improve crop nutrient availability by refining soil re-engineering and agronomy practices. Credit: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

New $55.9M partnership aims to boost WA grain production

A DPIRD and GRDC collaboration aims to transform water and nutrient use efficiency in WA.

07 August 2024

Spearheaded by lead breeder, Dr Anh Pham, a joint investment between GRDC and the University of Adelaide plans to deliver soybean varieties that meet the needs of Australian growers and industry stakeholders. Credit: Hue Dang, The University of Adelaide.
CROPPING

GRDC invests to expand soybean production

GRDC has invested in a project which aims to fast-track the delivering of new soybean varieties.

07 August 2024

Suckers could attract a premium price in late spring, if supply is lacking from the south, Mecardo says. Credit: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Late spring could bring significant price premiums for suckers

Mecardo predicts sucker lambs could attract a premium price if supply is lacking in southern states.

07 August 2024

A gall-affected skeleton weed plant. Photo courtesy DPIRD.
CROPPING

Tiny insect takes on skeleton weed

Gall midge targeting skeleton weed in WA

06 August 2024

University of Adelaide Associate Professor, Will van Wettere, providing a subcutaneous dose of Regulin, as part of a trial looking to boost summer joining success in the face of heat stress. Credit: Jamee Daly.
SHEEP

Supplementation boosts summer joining

New research takes novel approach to tackling heat stress in sheep.

05 August 2024

GPA chair, Barry Large, said Khapra Beetle is just one of the many grains-related biosecurity challenges the industry faces. Credit: Tomasz Klejdysz, Shutterstock.
CROPPING

Grains leaders launch new biosecurity plan

The Biosecurity Plan for the Australian Grains Industry 2023-2028 was launched last week.

05 August 2024

Wool growers are being reminded to participate in the triennial WoolPoll next month. Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Wool growers urged to update contact details ahead of nationwide poll

Peak body calls for participation in triennial wool grower voting event.

05 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.