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 WA crop sowing guide is now available for 2024. Picture Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

WA crop sowing guide for 2024 now available

The 2024 WA Crop Sowing Guide is now available to help growers plan next season's program.

15 December 2023

Shorn wool production is forecast to be 328mkg greasy or 2023/24.
SHEEP

Wool forecast lifts slightly

More sheep being held over, says wool forecasting committee

15 December 2023

 Grease enlightening: There is much more to grease than meets the eye. Grades, base oil viscosity, thickening agents and additives all dictate how suitable a particular grease is for the application. Photo: Josh Giumelli.
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Grease is the word

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, discusses grease.

14 December 2023

 The AgSmart Connect event will be held in Tamworth, NSW, next year and highlight innovation in agriculture. Photo Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

New name for ag innovation event

AgSmart Connect to be held in March 2024

14 December 2023

 Graded:  Graded, treated and cleaned seed will do better when it comes to minimising the effects of loose smut. This image shows a poor treatment. Image courtesy DPIRD.
CROPPING

Watchful eye needed on barley loose smut

Farmers should always remain vigilant of loose smut infections.

13 December 2023

 GrainGrowers welcomes critical funds which allow local government to maintain local road networks. Photo Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Road funding boost welcomed

GrainGrowers welcomes boost to Roads to Recovery funding program announced last month.

13 December 2023

 Boston and his pack are sniffing out unwanted guests that threaten WA agriculture this festive season. Photo credit: DPIRD.
AGRIBUSINESS

WA Government ramps up biosecurity

WA Government ramps biosecurity checks for the festive season

13 December 2023

 Seasonal and trade conditions, along with economic headwinds, will determine the outlook for Australia Agriculture over the next six months, says Rural Bank. Picture Mark Saunders.
INSIGHT

What's on the cards for 2024?

Rural Bank narrows down the challenges facing Australian agriculture into three key themes.

13 December 2023

 Researchers have developed a game to teach teenagers about farm safety. Photo: Jenna Santos
INSIGHT

Australian researchers develop game to improve child farm safety

Calm Your Farm game aims to educate teenagers about farm safety.

11 December 2023

 Disease warriors:  Murdoch University Professor Chengdao Li, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development research scientist Geoff Thomas, AGT lupin breeder Matthew Aubert and CCDM project leader Lars Kamphuis are embarking on a project to enhance disease resistance in narrow leafed lupins. Photo courtesy DPIRD.
CROPPING

Genetics project to boost disease resistance in narrow-leafed lupins

Genetics project aims to set narrow-leafed lupins up to better withstand key diseases.

11 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.

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.

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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.