LATEST HEADLINES : 144 of 1820

 Victorian livestock producers are reminded to provide adequate shelter with severe weather on the cards for the state. Picture Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Livestock deaths increase as severe weather hits Victoria

Victorian farmers warned to prepare for extreme weather.

09 January 2024

INSIGHT

INNOVATIONS: Recycled extinguisher provides a helping hand

Contract harvester David Liddicoat shares his innovative wash station.

08 January 2024

 Prickly chill: The top cross auger on Rob Ruwoldt’s swather front demonstrates the effects of working on a cold October morning in the Wimmera. Photo: Rob Ruwoldt.
CROPPING

Farm Photo: Ice spikes adorn swather

Rob Ruwoldt from Wimmeria, Victoria, captures prickly ice sculpture on his top cross auger.

08 January 2024

 Canola bunker at Elmore, Victoria, which has achieved a site record this harvest. Photo courtesy of GrainCorp.
CROPPING

Major bulk grain handlers receive a collective 25.1Mt

CBH, GrainCorp and Viterra have collectively received 25.1Mt of grain.

08 January 2024

 India has extended tariff-free access for lentils until March 2025. Photo courtesy of Grains Australia.
CROPPING

India extends tariff-free access for lentils

Tariff-free access for lentils to India extended to March 2025.

08 January 2024

 The livestock sector has both challenges and opportunities this year, says Episode 3. Chart courtesy Episode 3.
AGRIBUSINESS

What's in store for 2024?

Episode 3 breaks down this year’s livestock outlook

08 January 2024

 WA has recorded its lowest regional road death toll in a decade. Picture Mark Saunders.
INSIGHT

Regional road deaths drop in WA

WA regional road death statistics have buckled recent trends.

05 January 2024

 A new report finds potential in the goatmeat industry. Photo courtesy of MLA.
LIVESTOCK

There's potential in goatmeat- a new report finds

The goatmeat industry has the potential to be transformed by uplifting the entire supply chain.

05 January 2024

 Dorper lamb with a lupin and za’atar crust are among the recipes to feature on the new Australian lupin bean website. Photo credit: Grain Industry Association of WA.
CROPPING

New website promotes Aussie lupins

Australian "lupin beans" promoting through new website.

05 January 2024

 With harvest over ... it's time for a break. Photo: Mark Saunders.
INSIGHT

What's a holiday? It seems some growers don't know.

Holiday competition aims to inspire farmers to take a break.

03 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.

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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.