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CROPPING

Perennial grain crop for salinity control

Annual crops often struggle to use available soil moisture each season, with some water leaking beyond

01 February 2004

CROPPING

Cross-sow to suppress annual ryegrass

Cross-sowing can increase wheat yield by up to 23 per cent by reducing biomass, head numbers and ryegrass

01 February 2004

ARCHIVE

Controlled traffic yields a 50 per hectare bonus

Australia has an estimated one million hectares under controlled traffic farming but there is potential

01 February 2004

CROPPING

Brassicas provide an effective break for crown rot

Crown rot infection continues to cause significant yeidl losses in Australian wheat crops.

01 February 2004

ARCHIVE

Saline water is proving profitable

Collaboration between CSIRO and the salt-producing company SunSalt is turning saline waters into a resource

01 February 2004

ARCHIVE

Getting the better of broken bolts

Many farmers will be familiar with exhaust studs that have snapped or twisted off during attempts to

01 February 2004

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Two-way benefits from progeny testing programme

An alliance with seedstock producer Te Mania Angus stud has proven beneficial for commercial Angus breeder

01 January 2004

ARCHIVE

Time to fit safety devices to save lives

A simple device fitted to a switchboard or power point can prevent fatal electrical shock if a fault

01 January 2004

ARCHIVE

New wheats will increase options

New wheat varieties will soon be available to help farmers in high-rainfall areas diversify their incomes.

01 January 2004

ARCHIVE

Members tell all on primary tillage gear

Sifting through the sales speak of cultivator manufacturers or second-hand machinery dealers can be a

01 January 2004

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.