LATEST HEADLINES : 11 of 1817

Viva Energy's refinery in Geelong has been damaged by a fire.
AGRIBUSINESS

Geelong fuel refinery cuts production following major fire

A major fire has forced Viva Energy to reduce diesel production.

17 April 2026

The Australian Government is working with neighbouring countries to support commercial fuel and fertiliser deals.
CROPPING

Governments and fertiliser suppliers collaborate to secure urea supplies

A series of deals are underway to boost Australia's urea imports.

17 April 2026

The GRDC has announced a collaborative program worth almost $10 million to help progress faba bean development in Australia.
CROPPING

Faba beans receive a multi-million dollar boost

A new national breeding program will inject almost $10 million into faba been production.

17 April 2026

 Weed control from the addition of the new Marathon herbicide tank-mix partner at 85mL/ha to Quadrant herbicide at 800mL/ha plus BS1000, showing improved, longer-term control.
CROPPING

New Marathon herbicide partner targets weed control and resistance management

Adama Australia has launched a new tank partner chemical suited to specific broadleaf weed control.

15 April 2026

Rian Duncan, West River, Western Australia, said faba beans had delivered consistent results on his farm’s heavier clay soils.
CROPPING

Faba beans prove their place in WA rotation

WA grower shares his experience with faba beans.

15 April 2026

Warakirri Cropping’s regional psychologist program won the “Farm Safety Solution” category of the 2025 WorkSafe Victoria awards. Part if the program encourages open and honest communication among staff members.
AGRIBUSINESS

Protecting worker wellbeing: Warakirri Cropping's proactive approach

Warakirri won the “Farm Safety Solution” category of the 2025 WorkSafe Victoria awards.

15 April 2026

Grain markets have not yet reacted significantly to global uncertainty.
CROPPING

Grain prices track sideways despite rising input costs

Crop commodities have remained "relatively immune" to global uncertainity.

15 April 2026

A business was recently fined in the Victorian Magistrates' Court following a spray drift incident involving drones.
MACHINERY

Drone operator fined following spray drift incident

Spray drift from drone leads to fine in Victoria's south-west.

15 April 2026

Farm leaders have united on the Murray River to call for smarter Basin management, not more buybacks.
AGRIBUSINESS

Farming bodies unite against water buybacks

Concerns raised about compounding pressure on farmers.

13 April 2026

MLA reveals how the fuel crisis is impacting the red meat industry.
AGRIBUSINESS

New survey reveals reality of fuel uncertainty

MLA survey reports how producers can address fuel and fertiliser concerns.

13 April 2026

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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

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Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

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

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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.

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Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

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: 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.

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Research Report: Diesels Duke It Out (March 2026)

Kondinin Group's Ben White, Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Jenna Santos spent a few days evaluating four of the latest 4WD diesel utes for this month's Research Report.