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 Case IH has launched its new flagship AF series of harvesters. Image courtesy Case IH.
MACHINERY

New flagship Case IH harvester has increased capacity

Case IH's new AF series harvester range peaks with a 578kW model with a 20,000L grain tank.

09 February 2024

  ALEC has condemned politicisation of the MV Bahijah issue, saying any moves to use it as an attempt to further the Government’s proposed ban on live sheep exports would be cheap, callous, and cynical. Photo credit: Tom Dawkins, courtesy of ALEC.
LIVESTOCK

MV Bahijah situation sparks calls to set the trade's end date

A motion was moved in parliament yesterday to set a date for the end of the live sheep trade.

07 February 2024

 WoolProducers Australia have withdrawn its support for the eID rollout due to ongoing concerns about how the process is unfolding. Picture Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

WoolProducers withdraws eID support

WoolProducers has withdrawn its support for the eID rollout due to ongoing concerns.

07 February 2024

 The Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-MAX utes were popular in January sales figures. Photo: Ben White.
MACHINERY

Ford Ranger continues run at the top of vehicle sales

Almost 90,000 new vehicles were sold in January - a record for the first month of the year.

07 February 2024

 NFF president, David Jochinke, said NFF support the oversight and processes of Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer. Photo courtesy of the NFF.
LIVESTOCK

Still no decision on "complex" MV Bahijah situation

Cattle have been unloaded from the MV Bahijah, but there's no decision on the remaining livestock.

05 February 2024

 GRDC has partnered with Farmers2Founders to deliver a pathway of programs designed to accelerate grains-focused Agtech concepts. Picture Ben White.
TECHNOLOGY

GRDC partnership launches Agtech program pathway

GRDC partners with Farmers2Founders to launch grain-focused Agtech program pathways.

05 February 2024

 Farmers in Europe are not happy and government policy changes could dramatically impact production of various grains. Chart courtesy Episode 3.
AGRIBUSINESS

Farm protests result in major change of environmental policy

Farmer protests in Europe have led to some changes in policy which effect production.

05 February 2024

 Australian Livestock Exporters' Council (ALEC) has called blatant lies about the MV Bahijah issue. Photo courtesy of ALEC.
LIVESTOCK

ALEC condemns live export lies

ALEC has condemned "blatant lies" about conditions on the MV Bahijah and the industry as a whole.

02 February 2024

 Rabobank predicts a strong year ahead. Picture Mark Saunders.
INSIGHT

Rabobank predicts a strong year for ag

Rabobank predicts a strong year for the Australian ag sector, but global challenges will continue.

02 February 2024

  Redekop's Seed Control Unit  is now available on John Deere's X-Series Combine Harvesters. Photo credit: John Deere.
CROPPING

Redekop SCU now available for X-Series harvesters

Redekop's Seed Control Unit is now available for John Deere's X-Series harvesters.

02 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.

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.

editions

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.

editions

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.

editions

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.