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 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

 CSIRO researcher Steve Henry says reducing harvest losses not only boosts your bottom line but also increases future baiting effectiveness. Photo: CSIRO.
CROPPING

Harvesting clean to reduce mouse risk

Reducing harvest losses is key to enhancing future mouse baiting effectiveness.

08 November 2023

Primary Sales has developed a clever ‘endless’ point which can be fitted to a variety of seeding tool bars.
MACHINERY

New ag products and services

New to Ag: endless points, back pack sprayer, magnetic grinding discs and more.

06 November 2023

 WA Agricultural Research Collaboration director, Dr Kelly Pearce (left), DPIRD genetic improvement portfolio manager, Dr Darshan Sharma, DPIRD and Murdoch University principal research scientist, Dr Ron Yates, and GRDC senior regional manager (West), Peter Bird, with lupin and legumes research trial plants at Murdoch University. Photo courtesy of DPIRD.
CROPPING

Research collaboration kicks off two new grains projects

The WA Agricultural Research Collaboration has announced new projects

06 November 2023

 Simple app helps determine the ‘sweet spot’ between harvesting efficiency and productivity. Photo: Ben White.
MACHINERY

App can help optimise harvesting profitability

App offers optimal harvest efficiency.

06 November 2023

 A new camera-based spraying system called beeleap is now available. Picture courtey beeleap.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Clever camera collaboration announced

Carbon Bee and beeleap announce precision spraying partnership

06 November 2023

The Ford Ranger ute was the most popular vehicle sold in October. Image courtesy Ford.
MACHINERY

Vehicle sales crack one million for the year

Ute sales support record vehicle deliveries

03 November 2023

 Heat is on: With a hot and dry summer on the cards, take some extra time to consider safety this harvest. Photo: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Make safety a priority this harvest

From the editor: Mark Saunders

03 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.