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MACHINERY GENERAL

Correct ballasting conserves fuel and lifts tractor life

Just like wheeled tractors, getting the ballasting right in tracked machines improves operating performance

01 March 2000

ARCHIVE

Bull's rapid growth makes for quick economic returns

Jill and Colin Frawley, Hamilton, Victoria, said bull beef was by far the most lucrative enterprise on

01 March 2000

ARCHIVE

South African breeds allow diversification

Grant Picker has introduced South African Meat Merinos to his property at Bigga, New South Wales. He

01 March 2000

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Dohne Merinos deliver promising results

Helen and Geoff Beeck, Katanning, Western Australia, imported Dohne Merino embryos into Australia to

01 March 2000

ARCHIVE

Cage keeps dogs safe in transit

Dogs are well catered for by one farmer in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, when travelling off-farm.

01 March 2000

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Hope exists for early worm resistance

New developments in parasite resistance could lead to increased production in young livestock and a reduced

01 March 2000

CROPPING

Winter legume rotation saves on nitrogen

Cotton growers could reduce fertiliser expenditure and improve soil health by including a winter grain

01 March 2000

CROPPING

Crop beds stop waterlogging

Andrew Morrison, Teesdale, Victoria, switched to raised bed cropping during 1997 to prevent severe waterlogging

01 March 2000

ARCHIVE

Young bull beef delivers economic rewards

Bull beef producers are currently enjoying healthy retums thanks to the animal's faster growth rates

01 March 2000

LIVESTOCK GENERAL

Exotic species transform diet

The diet of animals such as giraffes and antelope could transform Africa and Asia's cattle industry.

01 March 2000

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.

PARTNER CONTENT

Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

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.