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Farming Ahead eMagazine: March 2024
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Farming Ahead eMagazine: March 2024

Read the magazine-format edition of Farming Ahead online.

28 February 2024

 Former Australian netball captain and Commonwealth Games medallist, Laura Geitz, is getting behind farmers as the official Ambassador for Rural Aid’s Mate’s Day Campaign. Photo courtesy of Rural Aid.
AGRIBUSINESS

Champion netballer supports Aussie farmers

Former Australian netball captain, Laura Geitz, has been named as the 2024 Mates Day ambassador.

28 February 2024

 MLA is predicting the cattle herd will be 28.6 million head by mid-year. Photo: Mark Saunders.
CATTLE

Cattle herd drops slightly to 28.6 million

The national cattle herd has entered a maintenance phase, according to MLA.

28 February 2024

 New CSIRO research could improve disease resistance to rusts in wheat. Image courtesy CSIRO
CROPPING

CSIRO breakthrough a boost to crop disease resistance

The CSIRO has developed a new rapid gene screening system to help breed better crops like wheat.

27 February 2024

 NFF president David Jochinke said the report was another example of independent analysis supporting producers' claims are entirely valid. Photo courtesy of NFF.
AGRIBUSINESS

Academics back opposition to proposed biosecurity levy

ANU academics have validated concerns about the proposed BPL, and offered two alternatives.

25 February 2024

 Centre for Crop and Disease Management director, Professor Mark Gibberd, presenting at the Crop Protection Forum in Adelaide in December. Photo: Claire Harris.
CROPPING

New tool aiming to visualise fungicide resistance

New online map shows areas where fungicide resistance has occurred at a regional scale.

25 February 2024

 Eye issues: Pinkeye is a complex disease that causes significant production losses and animal welfare issues for cattle producers. Photo: Pamela Lawson.
CATTLE

Multi-pronged approach to pinkeye

Vet challenges current approach to diagnosing and treating pinkeye.

25 February 2024

 Woolworths CEO retires. Photo: Shutterstock/TK Kurikawa
AGRIBUSINESS

Woolies boss retires as pressure mounts

Woolworths CEO will retire in September, as the supermarket gets slammed for every angle.

23 February 2024

 Elders CEO Mark Allison slams the misuse of controversial debates as political ammunition to fuel ideological agendas or arguments. Photo: Jenna Santos.
AGRIBUSINESS

Elders boss slams misuse of controversial debates

Elders chief condemns the use of hotly debated topics, impacting farmers, as political ammunition.

23 February 2024

 CNH Ventures has invested in Bem Agro to expand its technology capabilities. Image courtesy CNH.
MACHINERY

CNH buys slice of Bem Agro

CNH has bought into precision ag and artificial intelligence business, Bem Agro.

23 February 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.