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Ear numbers boost high-rainfall yields

Crop production in high-rainfall areas, traditionally associated only with wool production, has been

01 July 2005

CROPPING

Use nutrient knowledge to increase yields

To maximise the return on applied nutrients, it is important to know which nutrient is most limiting

01 June 2005

ARCHIVE

New insight into frost tolerance

An autumn observation in a Canberra garden has led to insights into how some plants resist frost damage.

01 June 2005

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Livestock viruses under watch

CSIRO is developing new methods for detecting insect-borne livestock diseases soon after they enter northern

01 June 2005

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Pre-sowing stripe rust treatment is vital

Protecting young wheat crops from stripe rust at sowing is a vital step in growing productive and profitable

01 June 2005

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Omega 3 grain crops

In a world first, CSIRO'S Food Futures Flagship has developed plants which produce DHA, a healthy omega-3

01 June 2005

ARCHIVE

Small spear point.

PeterpoinT's new spear point is suited to machines such as combine planters and cultivators.

01 June 2005

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Preferential treatment for twins pays off

On-farm research shows twin-bearing ewes and their progeny can match single-born lambs in the area of

01 June 2005

ARCHIVE

Rural towns seek salinity solution in desalination

SAlinity is costing Australia millions of dollars each year in lost crops and damaged infrastructure.

01 June 2005

CROPPING

Tactical approach wins war against weeds

Grouping weed management tactics according to targeted stages of the weed life cycle simplifies weed

01 June 2005

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.