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Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency
PARTNER CONTENT

Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

28 March 2024

The Federal Government announced amendments to the NVES legislation this week. Credit: Quality Stock Arts, Shutterstock.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Government alters vehicle efficiency standards

Government changes efficiency standards for four-wheel-drives and sports utility vehicles.

27 March 2024

New methane-reducing feed options may soon be available to producers. Credit: Pamela Lawson.
CATTLE

New research investigates methane-reducing lick blocks

Research looks at the potential of lick blocks for reducing methane while boosting production.

27 March 2024

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed cattle have died on a live export ship destined for Indonesia. Credit: crbellette, Shutterstock.
CATTLE

Cattle die on live export vessel destined for Indonesia

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed cattle deaths on the Brahman Express.

27 March 2024

The GRDC is holding pre-planting workshops in April. Photo: Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

Winter crop planting workshops scheduled for April

The GRDC is running planting preparation workshops in New South Wales and Queensland in April.

27 March 2024

Studies show rural Australians are at higher risk of loneliness than their city counterpart, which can negatively impact physical and mental health. Credit_Shutterstock_Scharfsinn.
AGRIBUSINESS

Loneliness: A growing epidemic in rural Australia.

Rural Australians are at high risk of loneliness, which has negative health implications.

25 March 2024

A new resource hub has been launched to help livestock transport. Photo: Mark Saunders.
CATTLE

New hub a valuable resource for transporting stock

A new hub for livestock transporting is loaded with resources for livestock carriers.

25 March 2024

A red meat delegation from WA heads to the UK with the hope of unlocking trade opportunities for beef and sheep. Photo: Pamela Lawson.
SHEEP

WA red meat delegation on a mission to boost UK trade opportunities

Red meat representatives from WA are heading on a seven day tour of the UK.

25 March 2024

NSW DPI research agronomist Mathew Dunn at the Wagga Wagga, NSW, research farm, during a field day in early February. Photo: Mark Saunders.
PASTURES & SOILS

Soil acidity problems tackled in southern NSW

NSW field experiment trial helps uncover extent and severity of soil acidity.

22 March 2024

The Australian Greens and other federal cross-benchers have supported farmers in strong opposition to the Biosecurity Protection Levy. Photo: Gareth Willey, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Australian Greens take strong stance against biosecurity levy

Australian Greens vow to vote against the BPL in the House of Representatives.

22 March 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.