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Australian red meat exports hit record highs last financial year. Credit: Mehmet Cetin, Shutterstock.
SHEEP

Red meat exports hit record levels

Over two million tonnes of red meat was exported from Australia last financial year.

05 July 2024

Recent reproductive performance studies in the Northern Territory show crossbred heifers outperform their Brahman counterparts. Photo: Tim Schatz.
CATTLE

Crossbreeding brings reproductive benefits

Study finds significant performance advantage of Senepol-Brahman crossbreds.

04 July 2024

Cooler weather and short, fresh pasture growth can trigger mineral imbalances and metabolic disorders in pregnant and lactating cattle. Credit: Pamela Lawson.
CATTLE

Keep watch for winter health woes

Fresh pasture growth and cooler conditions increase the risk of metabolic disorders in cattle.

03 July 2024

Cattle Australia says the ban of live sheep export sets a dangerous precedent. Credit: Pamela Lawson.
CATTLE

Live sheep legislation intensifies fears for cattle trade

Cattle leaders label the passing of the live sheep trade legislation a "chilling red flag".

03 July 2024

Ford's Ranger ute has topped the June vehicle sales list. Photo courtesy Ford Australia.
MACHINERY

Ford Ranger ute tops latest vehicle sales figures

Utes and SUVs underpin national vehicle sales

03 July 2024

Federal parliament has passed legislation to end the live exports of sheep by sea. Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Government delivers body blow to WA producers

Live sheep trade by sea ban legislation passes parliament

02 July 2024

Croplands has announced it is now the exclusive distributor of RBR Enterprise in Australia. Credit: Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

Croplands and RBR Enterprise partner to expand self-propelled sprayer and spreader offerings

Croplands is now offering RBR Enterprise equipment, including the Vortex spray application model.

01 July 2024

An independent review committee would like farmers to provide feedback for an important telecommunications survey. Photo: Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Feedback needed for telecommunications survey

A Federal Government Review Committee is seeking feedback on regional communications.

01 July 2024

New Zealand's coalition is working on reinstating the live export trade, as the Australian Senate debates the fate of live sheep exports from Australia. Credit: Dmitry Pichugin, Shutterstock.
SHEEP

Live export debate hits Senate

Legislation to end live sheep exports is being debated in the Senate today.

01 July 2024

Agtecnic trialled an autonomous operating system on a self-propelled sprayer in New South Wales recently. Photo courtesy Agtecnic.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Local autonomous system takes to the paddocks via self-propelled sprayer

Agtecnic successfully trials an autonomy system on a self-propelled sprayer in NSW.

01 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.