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Excise tax makes biodiesel cost-prohibitive
When Rudolf Diesel developed the first diesel engine during 1895 he designed it to run on peanut oil
01 January 2003
CROPPING
Control weeds for more water and yields
Early results from a four year trial show controlling summer weeds not only increases the amount of stored
01 January 2003
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
Lower drench costs with worm-resistant sheep
One third of Australian sheep producers depend on anthelmintics (drenches) to control the effects of
01 January 2003
CROPPING
New tool predicts late sowing impact on lupin yield
A new lupin crop simulation model has been developed to help growers make more informed sowing decisions.
01 January 2003
MACHINERY GENERAL
Floating pump is a time saver
Kevin A'vard, Jerilderie, New South Wales, built a floating pump to improve the often unpleasant taks
01 January 2003
MACHINERY GENERAL
Benco Banger stops flying debris
The risk of flying metal from hammering points onto implements has resulted in many farmers changing
01 January 2003
ARCHIVE
Tubulator is easy to use and tow
Glen Liersch, Warracknabeal, Victoria, built a 20-metre long tubulator, which was light enought to be
01 January 2003
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
Different finishing diets enhance beef flavours
Influencing beef flavour through different finishing diets could help producers differentiate their porduct
01 January 2003
ARCHIVE
Research zooms in on beef quality
New technology is being used to improve understanding of the genetic mechanisms cotnrolling beef quality
01 January 2003
ARCHIVE
New wheat yields 10% higher in dry areas
A new wheat variety capable of increasing grain yields in drier areas by up to 10 per cent has been released,
01 January 2003
PARTNER CONTENT
Agricultural spraying specialist HARDI curtails downtime and wear with robust LAPP cable harnesses
LAPP cable harnessing solutions built for harsh Australian environments
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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