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 Organic farming does not stack up when it comes to feeding the world, says Episode 3.
CROPPING

Organic farming is not the solution

Episode 3 lays down the law on organic farming

04 December 2023

 MLA has launched a new marketing campaign featuring sporting legends Sam Thaiday and Sam Kekovich. Photo courtesy of MLA.
LIVESTOCK

New beef and lamb ad launched to boost summer consumption

New red meat ad features Sam Kekovich and Sam Thaiday.

01 December 2023

NFF president, David Jochinke, welcomes the WA Premier's support. Photo courtesy of NFF.
SHEEP

WA Premier backs live sheep trade

The WA Premier said the Federal Government should reconsider its plan to ban live sheep exports.

01 December 2023

 The Government's National Soil Action Plan has officially started. Picture Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Australia's first National Soil Action Plan launched

Long-term soil strategy officially under way

01 December 2023

Farming Ahead - December 2023
ISSUES

Farming Ahead - December 2023

Read this archived issue of Farming Ahead's printed edition in your web browser.

01 December 2023

Research Report - December 2023
ISSUES

Research Report - December 2023

Read this archived issue of Farming Ahead's Research Report printed edition in your web browser.

01 December 2023

 WA Wheatbelt towns could lose millions if the live sheep export ban goes ahead. Picture Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Live sheep trade ban could cost rural towns millions

A new report estimates the proposed live sheep export ban will cost rural towns millions.

29 November 2023

 Beneficial beef: The ABSF aims to show how the Australian beef industry is producing beef in a socially, environmentally and economically responsible manner. Photo: Pamela Lawson.
LIVESTOCK

Framework to gauge responsible progress

ABSF releases is annual update, showing how the Australian beef industry is performing.

29 November 2023

 DPIRD officers Catherine Borger, Dave Nicholson and Miranda Slaven at a trial site in WA where a machine that uses electricity to kill weeds is being tested. Image courtesy DPIRD.
MACHINERY

Electric weed control trials create a buzz

WA research shows zapping of weeds can be successful

29 November 2023

 The Government is yet to release the findings of an independent panel report, which provides recommendations about how and when the live sheep export industry should be phased out. Photo: Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Live sheep export industry left in the dark

Still no news on how or when live sheep export will be phased out.

27 November 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.