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A new report from ABARES shows broadacre farm productivity is slowing. Photo: Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Farm productivity growth slows

More action required from producers and policy makers to spur farm productivity, ABARES says.

24 July 2024

Episode 3 says the beef processing industry is ticking along nicely. Chart courtesy Episode 3.
CATTLE

Swing low beef chariot

Steady as she goes for beef processing industry – Episode 3

24 July 2024

Grain storage expert, Chris Warrick, urges growers to assess the safety and functionality of their silos well ahead of this year's harvest. Credit: Chris Warrick.
CROPPING

Growers urged to check silos ahead of harvest

Farmers are being warned to check silos following multiple silo-related deaths and injuries.

22 July 2024

Safety Champs
AGRIBUSINESS

BASF and AgLink join forces for Safety Champs program

Safety Champs program up and running to help promote farm safety for kids.

22 July 2024

Zoetis is hoping to raise $100,000 again this year for mental health charity, Beyond Blue. Credit: Zoetis.
AGRIBUSINESS

Zoetis sets $100k target for Beyond Blue donation

Zoetis plans to raise up to $100,000 for Beyond Blue, through the sale of vaccines and drenches.

22 July 2024

MLA reveals how good industry analysts are at predicting sheep and cattle prices. Credit: New Anawach, Shutterstock.
SHEEP

How good are analysts are predicting livestock prices?

MLA reports how industry analysts' price forecasts for sheep and beef compare to actuals.

19 July 2024

Cotton producer, Jamie Grant, introduced SwarmFarm robots to their operation around four years ago, which has helped reduce the safety risks associated with completing mundane tasks. Credit: Ben White, Kondinin Group.
AGRIBUSINESS

Enhancing safety for aging farmers

Farmsafe turns the spotlight on mitigating the risks for older farmers.

19 July 2024

The CLAAS Xerion 12 series tractor range is now available in Australia. Photo courtesy Landpower Australia.
MACHINERY

CLAAS Xerion 12 series tractors arrive in Australia

CLAAS launches its high horsepower Xerion 12 series tractors in Australia.

19 July 2024

Woodside's $40m grazing land acquisition in NSW fuels carbon offset strategy
AGRIBUSINESS

Woodside's $40m grazing land acquisition in NSW fuels carbon offset strategy

Gas giant Woodside invests in native planting for emissions reduction.

18 July 2024

Researchers at the University of Queensland are working on an innovative solution for controlling flystrike in sheep.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Chemical-free flystrike control research shows promising results

Researchers are cracking the code for chemical-free flystrike control using RNA technology.

17 July 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.