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 A historical price gap between mutton and lamb emerged at the end of 2023. Picture Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Historic price disparity emerges between mutton and lamb

A historic price disparity between mutton and trade lamb emerged at the end of 2023.

03 January 2024

 Bourgault Industries has been acquired by Linamar Corporation. Image courtesy Bourgault.
MACHINERY

Linamar acquires Bourgault Industries for $640 million

Owner of MacDon adds Bourgault to portfolio

22 December 2023

 Micro manage: A microchip is being commercially trialled that can monitor an animal’s temperature, heart and respiratory rates and activity levels.  Photo: Pamela Lawson
LIVESTOCK

New options for remote animal health monitoring

Latest developments in animal health monitoring.

20 December 2023

 Merry Christmas from the Kondinin Group. Photo: Jenna Santos
INSIGHT

Merry Christmas

Season’s greetings from the Kondinin Group

20 December 2023

 The sun is setting on 2023, which was a tough year for many farmers. Photo: Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

It's been a year!

That's a wrap on 2023.

20 December 2023

 Saleyards are shutting down for Christmas after a big year. Picture Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Saleyards shut up shop after a big year

Sheep and cattle saleyards will shut down this week and return from Wednesday 3 January 2024.

18 December 2023

 It's been a tough year for sheep and lamb producers, but things are looking up. Photo: Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

MLA reports challenging year for sheep and lamb producers

Confidence in sheep driven by weather, exports and input costs - MLA

18 December 2023

The APVMA has proposed changes to the use of the insecticide chlorpyrifos.
MACHINERY

APVMA releases chlorpyrifos decision

Regulator moves to restrict chlorpyrifos use

18 December 2023

 Grain grower and PWM sprayer operator at Collie, NSW, Andrew Freeth, says the correct setup of PWM sprayers is essential to avoid poor application results, including underdosing that could contribute to herbicide resistance. Photo courtesy WeedSmart.
MACHINERY

What's the best PWM approach for summer spraying?

Pulse Width Modulation tips and tricks for summer use

18 December 2023

The Productivity Commission has shone a light on a proposed biosecurity levy. Photo: Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Biosecurity protection: levy or tax?

A new report reinforces Biosecurity Protection Levy concerns.

15 December 2023

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.