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Earthworms: silent partners in soil management
Encouraging a build-up of earthworm populations could improve soil fertility, increase grain yield and
01 July 1999
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Modelling acid soils
CSIRO research is helping farmers manage soil acidification more effectively.
01 July 1999
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Winter-applied herbicides boost legume content
Applying non-selective herbicides to annual pastures during mid-to-late July can help increase the legume
01 June 1999
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
Chicory provides nutrition for fast growth
Producers can improve lamb growth by using Puna chicory as a summer forage, according to recent research.
01 June 1999
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
Check worms before drenching ewes
Effective worm control in lambing ewes is important but check that a pre-lambing drench is required before
01 June 1999
ARCHIVE
Careful vaccination protects stock
Modern vaccines are an economical option to prevent disease but incorrect accination can produce carcass
01 June 1999
CROPPING
Chlorophyll meter
Farmers can easily measure the chlorophyll content of leaves with the release of the Minolta SPAD-502
01 June 1999
MACHINERY GENERAL
Check seed density to ensure peak performance
Research trials have shown optimum plant densities of 40 to 45 plants per square metre for faba beans
01 June 1999
LIVESTOCK GENERAL
Longer hauteur fibres spin better yarns
Australian wool growers could benefit by more than $7 million per year if spinners were open to adopting
01 June 1999
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Correct posture lifts the weight off backs
Farmers are prone to back injury but correct posture and lifting methods will ease the burden of back
01 June 1999
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.
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Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion
CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia
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.
Research Report: Diesels Duke It Out (March 2026)
Kondinin Group's Ben White, Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Jenna Santos spent a few days evaluating four of the latest 4WD diesel utes for this month's Research Report.
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