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 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

 Carbon work: A long-term trial in the Victorian Wimmera region is looking at soil carbon decline. Photo courtesy Agriculture Victoria.
CROPPING

New research to focus on soil carbon decline

New research hopes to resolve soil carbon decline in Victorian cropping systems.

18 January 2024

 GRDC has updated is essential herbicide manuals. Photo courtesy of GRDC.
CROPPING

GRDC releases updated herbicide manuals

The new updates include new modes of action.

17 January 2024

 MLA is seeking a new managing director following Jason Strong's resignation late last year. Photo credit: MLA.
LIVESTOCK

New leader sought for red meat industry

MLA is seeking applications for its managing director position.

17 January 2024

 WA skeleton weed program aims to eradicate the pest and stop its spread. Photo credit: DPRID.
CROPPING

Skeleton weed program makes headway

Skeleton weed surveillance campaign underway in WA.

17 January 2024

 MIG mastery: MIG welding is a great process for a range of farm repairs and fabrication. But MIG welding is far more than simply pointing the torch and pulling the trigger. There are distinct differences in which metal is transferred from the torch to the work. Understanding these metal transfer modes can only improve your MIG welding. Photo: Ben White.
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Metal transfer modes for MIG welding

Josh Giumelli looks at MIG welding metal transfer modes.

17 January 2024

 Mecardo said confidence in the cattle market is high, following large amounts of rain on the east coast and the strong start to the new year building from the price rallies late last year. Photo: Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Cattle prices continue to improve

Cattle prices continue to build from rallies late last year, according to Mecardo.

14 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.

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.