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AGRIBUSINESS

Is ag losing the war for workers?

Agricultural industries are struggling to maintain a fulltime workforce.

09 July 2024

Toyota has announced the end of its V8-powered LandCruiser series. Photo courtesy Toyota Australia.
MACHINERY

Toyota says farewell to the V8 LandCruiser

Toyota has confirmed the end of its V8-powered LandCruiser range.

09 July 2024

Monitoring condition score is a key management tool when looking to optimise reproductive performance in sheep. Photo supplied by Anne Collins, AC Ag Consulting.
SHEEP

Trial highlights best-practice management for Dorper productivity

A recently-completed MLA-funded project has shed light on impacting reproductive efficiency.

09 July 2024

NHVR has released new Regulatory Advice to enhance livestock transport safety. Credit: Petar B Photography, Shutterstock.
CATTLE

New Advice released for livestock transport

NHVR releases new Regulatory Advice for livestock transport.

09 July 2024

The Armatree field site, one of six core sites which forms an important part of the study. Credti: Chris Guppy, University of New England.
PASTURES & SOILS

Amelioration strategies in the spotlight

Data from a long-running project has shed light on the efficacy of various amelioration strategies.

09 July 2024

Troubleshooting a pump can be a frustratingly tedious task, as sometimes even the smallest fault can cause a breakdown in the system. A loss of output pressure can occur progressively over time and not be noticed until the pump cannot achieve cut-off pressure. Credit: Josh Giumelli.
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Pinpointing pump problems – part 2

This month Josh Giumelli runs through a range of pump problems which can pop up from time to time.

08 July 2024

An ALGA report found nine per cent ($19.2bn) of the nation’s sealed road and 13 per cent ($3.9bn) of unsealed roads are in poor condition. Credit: Wright Out There, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Grain groups call for action on multi-billion road issues

A new report has found $23.1bn worth of Australia's local road network is in poor condition.

08 July 2024

A new petition is seeking support for improved lighting at railway crossings on regional roads. Photo: Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

NFF backs train crossing safety petition

National Farmers' Federation supports train crossing lighting petition.

08 July 2024

Has the WA sheep sector has been sacrificed by the Government to appease animal rights activists and win votes? Image by Shutterstock AI Generator
SHEEP

How WA sheep producers became sacrificial lambs

A history of animal activist pressure and its significance to the ban on live sheep exports.

05 July 2024

AFIA's new web page provides an important resource when looking for hay and fodder. Photo Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Fodder industry launches new online hay resource

New webpage lists fodder and hay supplies while calling for recognition of hay as a resilience tool.

05 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.