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Utes and light commercial vehicles continue to underpin new vehicle sales in Australia. Photo: Ben White.
MACHINERY

Vehicle sales records continue to tumble

March was a record for new vehicle sales in Australia

05 April 2024

Crops in southern New South Wales and north-east Victoria may be at risk of Fusarium crown rot. Picture courtesy GRDC.
CROPPING

Alert issued for Fusarium crown rot

Southern NSW and north-east Victorian growers are urged to check stubbles for Fusarium crown rot.

04 April 2024

HGPs hasten weight gain and increase the frame size and mature weight of cattle, provided they have adequate nutrition.  Credit: Pamela Lawson.
CATTLE

Is there still a place for HGPs?

An in-depth look at Hormonal Growth Promotants programs.

04 April 2024

 Research has expanded internationally to hasten the identification and selection of tick resistant cattle.  Credit: Pamela Lawson.
CATTLE

Breeding for resistance

Scientists are researching the role of genetics in breeding tick-resistant cattle.

04 April 2024

What are the reasons for the fractured relationship between China and Australia? Credit: danielo, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Why does China keep pulling the rug from under Australian commodities?

China's use of coercive diplomacy and its impact on Australian agriculture.

04 April 2024

Prior to the bans, 98 per cent of Australian Lobster was destined for China. Credit: Aimee Davies, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

A hard-earned lesson for lobster

The Australian lobster industry wasn't prepared when China pulled the rug from under the sector.

04 April 2024

WorkSafe is urging farmers to be aware of fatigue. Image courtesy WorkSafe.
AGRIBUSINESS

Farmers urged to stay alert to risks of fatigue in danger period

WorkSafe is reminding farmers of the risks of fatigue in busy times.

04 April 2024

The cause of cattle deaths onboard the Braham Express are still being investigated, but clinical signs are consistent with botulism. Credit: Sherjaca_Shutterstock.
CATTLE

Indonesia suspends live cattle exports from an NT establishment

Recent cattle deaths on the Brahman Express prompts temporary suspension.

02 April 2024

Tariffs on Australian wine have been lifted by China. Photo: Zihao Wang, Shutterstock.
CROPPING

China removes wine tariffs

The imposition of the duties, put in place in 2020, cost the wine industry hundreds of millions.

02 April 2024

There have been many events in recent years that have caused supply chain disruption, according to Episode 3. Credit: Avigator Fortuner, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

The decade of disruption

Andrew Whitelaw from Episode 3 dives into some recent global disruptions and their impacts.

02 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.

editions

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.