LATEST HEADLINES : 128 of 1819

Rural Bank has released its first climate report for farmers. Credit: Jandrie Lombard, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

New report presents uncomfortable climate change risks

Rural Bank provides in-depth perspective on climate change to help farmers plan.

17 April 2024

 The WA Government is establishing a taskforce to support farmers experiencing dry conditions. Credit: Mark Saunders.
WEATHER

WA Government announces 2024 dry season taskforce

A dry season taskforce will be established in WA to support farmers experiencing dry conditions.

17 April 2024

Australia must act now to accelerate agricultural innovation to achieve productive, resilient and sustainable farming systems by 2050. Credit: CSIRO.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

CSIRO warns ag must accelerate innovation

Australia must accelerate agricultural innovation to prevent further farm profitability decline.

17 April 2024

Australian wool production should ease slightly this year to 324mkg. Photo: Mark Saunders.e
SHEEP

Wool production forecast to ease

Australia is expected to produce 324mkg of wool this year.

17 April 2024

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential
PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of crops

15 April 2024

A research study has explored the interaction between drones and livestock when conducting health and welfare assessments.  Photo courtesy DPIRD.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Drones show promise for monitoring animal welfare

Research in WA has revealed drones could be a good option for monitoring livestock and welfare.

15 April 2024

Dempsters attempt to manage climatic risk through nitrogen decisions. Credit: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Managing farm risks: a grower's perspective

WA grower, James Dempster, shares how they manage risks and make farm business decisions.

15 April 2024

RiskWi$e delivers insights into how Australian grain growers make farming decisions. Credit: Konstantin Zibert, Shutterstock.
CROPPING

Managing farm risks: early findings from a national risk management initiative

GRDC's $30 million risk management initiative delivers valuable insights.

15 April 2024

Cattle producer sentiments are mixed across the country, the latest BPIS have revealed. Credit: Mark Saunders.
CATTLE

Beef producer survey reveals mixed sentiments

Beef producers across the country have mixed views about the next 12 months, a survey has found.

12 April 2024

GRDC has partnered with Cicada Innovations on a series of innovative programs designed to support start-ups. Pictured: FarmDroid. Credit: Mark Saunders.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Grains agtech programs underway

GRDC and Cicada Innovations have partnered to launch a series of innovative agtech programs.

12 April 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.