LATEST HEADLINES : 1499 of 1822

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Farming Ahead writer wins media award

A Research Report published in Farming Ahead magazine was judged best in its class in Western Australia

01 January 2006

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Current stocking rate reaps optimum return

Understocked pastures do not deliver the production per hectare necessary for profitable farming. But

01 January 2006

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Sniffing out sheep flystrike

Farmers could one day detect flystruck sheep using an electronic nose, if new research is successful.

01 January 2006

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Outfoxing the fox in bushland

Understanding the role of revegetation on fox activity could have a positive impact on lamb production

01 January 2006

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Canola yields up 36% with conservation farming

Switching to no-tillage farming lifted canola yields by 36 per cent and wheat and barley yields by 10%

01 January 2006

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GM pea research discontinued

CSIRO research to genetically modify peas to resist insect attack has been discontinued because the GM

01 January 2006

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Yello flag waved on spray drift

Growers in central Queensland, in a co-operative effort with Grains Research and Development Corporation-funded

01 January 2006

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Correct fertiliser use saves money and environment

Developing an appropriate nitrogen management plan could save growers money by reducing the amount of

01 January 2006

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Sheep and goat producers need to comply with NLIS

From January 1, 2006, sheep and farmed goats are subject to a National Livestock Identification System.

01 January 2006

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Lift soil microbe activity to reduce disease

Managing sil nitrogen levels during summer and autumn can reduce disease levels in subsequent crops.

01 January 2006

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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

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Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

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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.