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Electrolytes reverse weight losses from stress

Handling stress often can result in liveweight and carcass weight losses for cattle as well as reduced

01 November 2002

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Forget crystal balls, it's time for hands-on trade

Farmers no longer need to rely on crystal ball gazing or instinct when securing commodity prices as futures

01 November 2002

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Cutting steel the easy way

Cutting steel in the farm workshop is usually a task for the angle grinder, drop saw or oxyacetylene

01 November 2002

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Remedy compaction with sowing alternatives

Capturing an additional 25 millimetres of rainfall by improving water infiltration and root growth can

01 November 2002

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Low-grade wheat yields high-grade returns

Many farmers believe low-grade wheat varieties will produce low returns at harvest but this is not always

01 November 2002

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No excuse for buying unsafe tractors

Tractors remain the leading cause of death on Australian farms (15 per cent) but a new tractor rating

01 November 2002

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Exotic fungal threat to young eucalypt survival

Australia's eucalupt forests and woodlands are at risk from an exotic rust fungus which is capable of

01 November 2002

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Drench resistance in sheep worms at crisis point

In Western Australia, the Department of Agriculture has teamed with farmers and private sheep consultants

01 November 2002

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Beetle on bridal creeper war path

A foliage eating beetle has been released in Western Australia in the latest biological control attack

01 November 2002

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Tackling worm drench resistance

New research will test whether a combination of existing drenches can effectively control worm parasites

01 November 2002

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

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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.

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.