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 AMIC wants the Federal Government to intervene in a dispute between DP World and MUA. Photo: Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

AMIC calls for intervention in port dispute

AMIC is calling on the Government to intervene in the port dispute.

24 January 2024

 Panel know how:  Mark Inglis, Andrew McCulloch, Alina Hawkins and Scott Young at a Bendigo MLA update in November last year, chatted about their thoughts on the benefits of eID. Photo by Claire Harris.
LIVESTOCK

eID system lauded a positive move

Panel sees benefits in eNVD system.

24 January 2024

 John Deere is partnering with SpaceX to improve mobile satellite communications on farm. Image courtesy John Deere.
MACHINERY

John Deere partners with SpaceX

John Deere announces partnership utilising Starlink

24 January 2024

 Watchful eye: CEO and managing director of HBP, Murray Richardson, and southern herd manager, Michael Gooden, inspecting some of the company’s cattle near Wagga Wagga, NSW.  Photo: Pamela Lawson.
LIVESTOCK

A new market for grassfed beef

Read how Highland Beef Pastoral spreads risk along the supply chain and away from the producer.

22 January 2024

Cattle producers have been left waiting on compensation for the unlawful closure of the live export trade in 2011, after the Government rejected its $510m counteroffer. Photo: Mark Saunders.
CATTLE

Government rejects cattle class action counteroffer

The $510 million cattle class action counteroffer has been rejected.

22 January 2024

 Closeup of Septoria Tritici Blotch. Photo: Grant Hollaway, GRDC.
CROPPING

GRDC invests in new STB projects

GRDC invests $8m into projects which aim to reduce the impact of STB.

22 January 2024

 Top condition: Cow health and nutrition are key factors in reducing calf wastage or losses between pregnancy testing and weaning.  Photo:  Pamela Lawson.
LIVESTOCK

Minimising calf wastage

Causes of calf wastage and how losses can be minimised.

22 January 2024

 Farm groups have united in a push to scrap the proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy, which is due to be implemented by July. Picture Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Farms groups unite against biosecurity "tax"

Farm groups are urging the Government to scrap the biosecurity levy.

19 January 2024

 Justin Crosby, CropLife, Rick Llewellyn, CSIRO, Paul Neve, University of Copenhagen, and Ken Young, GRDC, during a panel discussion on future pesticide use at the AHRI Crop Protection Forum in Adelaide last month.
CROPPING

Herbicide availability dependent on Australia's perceived marketplace value

Tackling herbicide resistance starts with improved product diversity.

19 January 2024

 Recent wet weather could accelerate the spread of fire ants. Photo courtesy of Invasive Species Council.
INSIGHT

Fire ants fuelled by wild weather, Council warns

Warning on fire ants issued by Invasive Species Council

19 January 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.

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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.