LATEST HEADLINES : 151 of 1820

 African swine fever expert at CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), Dr David Williams, said scientists are yet to develop a completely safe and effective vaccine against the virus. Photo courtesy of CSIRO.
INSIGHT

Scientists team up to combat African swine fever

Australian and US researchers have teamed up to tackle one of animal science's biggest challenges.

13 November 2023

 Australian lamb production is outpacing NZ. Picture Mark Saunders.
INSIGHT

Australian lamb production surpasses NZ

Australia is outpacing New Zealand when it comes to lamb slaughter and carcase weights.

13 November 2023

 GrainCorp Dubbo West area manager Jason Iffland (left), CEO Robert Spurway and Trangie site manager Jackson Baker at GrainCorp’s Trangie site, in NSW. Photo credit: GrainCorp
CROPPING

Harvest is progressing quickly after an early start

Harvest is progressing quickly with Queensland wrapping up and other states well underway.

13 November 2023

 New Holland's CR.11 has won a Gold Medal at Agritechnica in Germany. Photo: Ben White.
MACHINERY

Agritechnica gets under way in Germany

Kondinin Group’s research team on the ground at world’s biggest ag tra

13 November 2023

 AFPA welcomed the paper, which it said builds on its advocacy both in Australia and at COP27, when it partnered with the NFF to showcase Mark Wootton (pictured) and the significant role his production trees played in achieving carbon neutrality for Jigsaw Farms. Photo credit: AFPA.
INSIGHT

Farmers invited to have their say on 2050 Net Zero plan

Farmers can have their say on the part the sector can play in achieving net zero emissions targets.

10 November 2023

 Summer watch:  Keeping an eye on soil  moisture levels over summer is a key to next year’s crop planning. Photo: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Long-term forecasts no silver bullet to cropping decisions

Farmers urged to consider a number of factors when planning for crop management.

10 November 2023

 Rural Aid is rallying its resources to supply fodder and support as conditions worsen. Picture Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Rural Aid ramps up support for farmers

Fodder, counselling, water, financial support and volunteers are available to support farmers.

10 November 2023

 Looking forward: The Price family from central Queensland are industry leaders in improving economic, social and environmental outcomes in agriculture. Photos: Brigid Price.
LIVESTOCK

Passion and involvement drive beef production

A beef-producing family from central Queensland are being lauded as role models in the industry.

10 November 2023

On alert:  NSW Department of Primary Industries’ Karen Smith said while dry conditions were not conducive to footrot, producers needed to remain on alert to the disease Photo: Om Dhyngyel, the University of Sydney.
LIVESTOCK

Footrot risk remains in dry conditions

NSW DPI is urging producers to remain vigilant when it comes to footrot in sheep flocks.

08 November 2023

Pests and weeds cost farmers billions
LIVESTOCK

Pests and weeds cost farmers billions

Farmers spend $3.8b annually on pest and weed management, say ABARES.

08 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.