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Samantha Connor is in the final stages of an Honours project with CDU’s Research Institute for Northern Agriculture looking at how the wind can affect sheep grazing patterns.
SHEEP

New research examines wind and sheep grazing patterns

GPS collars used in new research to better understand wind and sheep grazing patterns.

10 September 2025

The value of agricultural exports has risen - driven largely by cattle exports.
AGRIBUSINESS

Ag exports surge to $77.2bn in shifting global environment

Bendigo Bank reports on the value of Australian ag exports and anticipates what's ahead.

10 September 2025

UniSA environmental researcher Binoy Sarkar (right) with student Thilini Amarasinghe, at a field trial site in Mallala, South Australia, in April this year.
PASTURES & SOILS

Basalt to be trialled as low-cost fertiliser

Crushed volcanic rock could provide a cheap and effective solution to rising fertiliser costs.

08 September 2025

The Government is reportedly reconsidering its proposed changes to superannuation tax - which farming groups argue threaten farms held in SMSFs.
AGRIBUSINESS

Super tax: is the Government reconsidering its contentious changes?

The Australian Government is reportedly reconsidering its proposed changes to super tax.

08 September 2025

UWA PhD student Amber Balfour-Cunningham said there was promise in the French Anystis wallacei mite (FAM) – or ‘crazee mite’ – being used as a biological control method to limit canola crop damage caused from redlegged earth mite.
CROPPING

Biological control key in RLEM management

WA growers reminded to adopt an integrated approach to manage redlegged earth mite.

08 September 2025

Woolgrower peak bodies are calling for a unified approach to mulesing to help with marketing and selling wool.
SHEEP

Woolgrower groups want a unified mulesing strategy

Peak bodies unite in call for a new, comprehensive mulesing strategy.

08 September 2025

Train level crossings can be a major hazard in regional areas.
MACHINERY

Heavy vehicle drivers urged to watch out for trains

The NVHR issued the reminder as part of Rail Safety Week last month.

05 September 2025

Victoria has passed controversial legislation that could see farmers fined for standing in the way of transmission line construction.
AGRIBUSINESS

Victoria passes controversial renewables laws

Farmers could be fined over $12,000 for refusing access to their properties.

05 September 2025

Effective grassroots engagement is essential for the renewables roll-out, according to former NFF CEO, Tony Mahar.
AGRIBUSINESS

Acceleration of renewables rollout hinges on regional community buy-in

Importance of social license and rural engagement cannot be understated

05 September 2025

Utes accounted for the top two places in national vehicle sales in August.
MACHINERY

Ranger ute tops August vehicle sales as Chinese-made cars make headway

Four Chinese brands made it into the top 10 vehicle sales in Australia in August.

05 September 2025

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

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

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.

editions

Research Report: Agritechnica 2025 (January 2026)

This month’s Research Report covers the highlights from Agritechnica – the world’s largest trade fair and show for ag machinery and technology. The event is held every two years and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors.

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Research Report: Mobile Phones (December 2025)

With the closure of Telstra’s 3G network, Kondinin Group engineers Josh Giumelli and Ben White put several popular 4G phones to the test to see how they stacked up. Our standard test protocol applied over the past two decades was maintained as each handset was measured by the maximum distance a two-way call could be made from a phone tower.

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Research Report: Side-by-side Vehicles (November 2025)

Kondinin Group’s research team dives into the side-by-side market for this report, looking at popular diesel models, a few petrol versions and a couple of electric vehicles.

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Research Report: Farming Inputs (October 2025)

Inputs are unavoidable in any farming system. This Research Report focuses on several key farming inputs with a view to maximising outputs, production and profit.