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Live export performance is improving, a new LiveCorp report has found. Credit: John Carnemolla, Shutterstock.
SHEEP

New report reveals strong live export performance

A LiveCorp report shows mortality rates on live export ships continue to improve.

24 May 2024

UWA weed scientist Roberto Busi says using paraquat tank-mixed with a residual product has shown promising results to managing ryegrass resistant to both glyphosate and paraquat. Credit: UWA.
CROPPING

Study uncovers insight into managing dual-resistant ryegrass

Work is underway to delay herbicide resistance

24 May 2024

Director of Murdoch University’s Centre for Crop and Food Innovation Professor Rajeev Varshney, is looking at ways to improve chickpea production in Australia through genetics. Picture courtesy Murdoch Universtity.
CROPPING

Wild cousins help accelerate chickpea breeding

Wild chickpea genetics could help production of the nutritious grain in Australia.

24 May 2024

NFF passes vote of no confidence in the Federal Government, citing the timeline to shut down the live sheep trade as the "final straw". Credit: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Farm leaders pass a vote of no confidence

NFF says the live sheep export ban timeline is "the final straw".

22 May 2024

GrainGrowers is monitoring the impending sale of fertiliser supplier and manufacturer Incitec Pivot. Credit: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

GrainGrowers watching Incitec sale

GrainGrowers is keeping a close eye on the sale of fertiliser manufacturer and supplier Incitec.

22 May 2024

Mazda has announced upgrades to its 4x4 ute range. Photo courtesy: Mazda.
MACHINERY

Mazda's BT-50 ute range gets roughed up

Mazda is adding Rough Terrain Mode to all of its 4x4 model utes this year.

22 May 2024

Kondinin Group's annual NAS is now open. Credit: Ben White.
RESEARCH

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22 May 2024

The 2024/25 season is off to a patchy start, with varied rainfall across the country. Credit: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Variable rainfall delivers mixed start to the season

Some Australian cropping regions have been receiving good rainfall while others miss out.

20 May 2024

Zetifi has launched a new smart antenna to help improve mobile phone communications in the bush. Photo courtesy Zetifi.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Zetifi launches location-aware smart antennas

New smart antennas from Zetifi have self-active capability

20 May 2024

Canola could be in short supply, as key growing regions continue to battle dry conditions. Credit: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Canola plantings predicted to drop as demand grows

Dry conditions in key growing regions are threatening this season's canola planting area.

20 May 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.