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Budget fertiliser to build the pasture bank
It is often tempting to cut back on fertiliser to save moeny but it is impossible to produce high-quality
01 October 2002
ARCHIVE
A mix of plants lifts feed value from saline land
CSIRO Livestock Industries scientists David Masters, Hayley Normand and Robyn Dynes discuss the opportunities
01 October 2002
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
Take stock to manage to the flock during drought
Droughts are unavoidable but their costs can be minimised with rational planning.
01 October 2002
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Green manure builds soil organic matter
South Australian farmer Neil Smith sets aside 15 per cent of his farm for green- manuring to feed soil
01 October 2002
ARCHIVE
Nissan Patrol utility has comfort but lacks cooling
A Kondinin Group survey on farm utilities Found Nissan Patrol owners liked the comfort and ride of the
01 October 2002
ARCHIVE
New laws demand detailed pesticide records
New legislation now requires New South Wales farmers to keep more detailed records on any on-farrn pesticide
01 October 2002
ARCHIVE
Extended chute stops spills
To prevent grain spilling around the auger when unloading silos John Pcklington, Bunaloo, New South Wales,
01 September 2002
CROPPING
Atargeted nitrogen budget lifts irrigated crop yields
Careful nitrogen applications will reduce the risk of lodging and disease in irrigated wheat and could
01 September 2002
CROPPING
Correct calibration lifts moisture meter accuracy
Several moisture meters are available to check grain moisture content at harvest and before storage.
01 September 2002
ARCHIVE
Auger work lights help night loading
Bill Cleland, Beverley, Western Australia, fitted two work lights to a Cole auger so he could work at
01 September 2002
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
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.
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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