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CROPPING

Careful spraying and cultivation controls Helicoverpa

A careful spraying strategy and cultivation before spring could significantly reduce Helicoverpa insect

01 April 2001

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Unreliable response from urea forces rethink

There is little evidence to suggest that urea can be used profitably with low quality roughages in temperate

01 April 2001

ARCHIVE

Hardfacing metal surfaces

Metal surfaces prone to abrasive wear such as plough sweeps, points, earthmoving buckets, blades and

01 April 2001

MACHINERY GENERAL

Simplicity air seeders

Owners of Simplicyt air seeders rated highly the Australian- built unit for its accuracy, reliability

01 April 2001

ARCHIVE

Match grazing to growth for persistent phalaris

A well managed phalaris pasture can significantly improve liveweight and fleece weight in sheep compared

01 April 2001

ARCHIVE

Undiagnosed liver fluke steals profits

Australian farmers have the potential to recoup some of the estimated 50-80 million a year of production

01 April 2001

ARCHIVE

Three way control tap aids rinsing

Terry Shine, McAlinden, Western Australia, has modified his Hardi boomspray to improve chemical handling

01 April 2001

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Genetically modified lupins lift wool growth

New research has shown genetically modified lupins can increase wool growth and liveweight in Merino

01 April 2001

ARCHIVE

Mudguards for speed

Ian Ruwoldt, Murtoa, Victoria, added mudguards to his boomspray after becoming frustrated by slow travel

01 April 2001

ARCHIVE

Farmers seek best deals from banks

Farmers need to be more vigilant about the cost of finance as deregulation of the financial sector has

01 April 2001

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.