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A Mallee producer will spend six months behind bars after being found guilty of animal cruelty charges.
SHEEP

Victorian farmer jailed for animal cruetly

A Mallee sheep producer was jailed after pleading guilty to 14 animal cruelty charges.

26 August 2025

Bovine appeasing substance, a synthetic version of a pheromone naturally released from a cow’s udder during lactation, reduces blood cortisol concentrations in cattle.
CATTLE

Bovine appeasing substance found to significantly reduce stress in cattle

Bovine appeasing substance was found to decrease blood cortisol concentrations in cattle.

25 August 2025

Working dogs are estimated to contribute billions of dollars to the national economy.
AGRIBUSINESS

Working dogs estimated to contribute $3bn to national economy annually

ANZ estimated dogs likely saved Australian producers around $800 million each year in wages alone.

25 August 2025

Can Am's new HD 11 Defender side-by-sides are powered by a 71kW (95hp) Rotax engine.
MACHINERY

Can-Am launches new Defender range of side-by-sides

Can-Am's new Defender side-by-side series has six models built on an all-new platform and engine.

25 August 2025

Most of fenitrothion’s current uses, including the treatment of grain storage areas, will no longer be authorised, with the risk posed to birds among the reasons cited for the restrictions.
CROPPING

APVMA imposes strict restrictions on fenitrothion

Fenitrothion use is to be permitted in extremely limited circumstances and with strict controls.

22 August 2025

CSIRO's latest Wheatcast shows a mixed result for Plant Available soil Water (PAW) throughout the grain growing regions of Australia.
CROPPING

Wheatcast shows slight lift in predicted yields

The CSIRO’s latest Wheatcast expects the national wheat yield average to be 2.21t/ha.

22 August 2025

Tetley Tea is partnering with BCNA to raise awareness, prompt important conversation and support those affected by breast cancer.
AGRIBUSINESS

Tetley tea partnership aims to raise breast cancer awareness

Tetley has launched its Uncomfortable Cup campaign ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

21 August 2025

Dr Steve Marcroft said to prevent fungicide resistance getting worse, growers should only apply fungicides according to label recommendations and only when disease pressure is high and there is a clear risk of yield loss.
CROPPING

Experts warn against precautionary fungicide use in canola

Precautionary fungicide use in canola could have serious long-term consequences on production.

21 August 2025

China has slapped tariffs on Canadian canola, but Canada's loss could be Australia's gain.
CROPPING

Chinese canola tariffs: is Canada's loss Australia's gain?

Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola seed have the potential to boost Australian prices.

20 August 2025

ABS data shows Australian beef production hit a record high last financial year.
CATTLE

Red meat production hits historic heights

Beef production hit a record high in 2024/25, while lamb production maintained near-record levels.

20 August 2025

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Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

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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

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.

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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.

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Research Report: Self-Propelled Sprayer Testing (September 2025)

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have rounded up five of the latest self-propelled sprayers to cast a discerning eye over them for this month’s Research Report. The sprayers were run over our regular test track and thoroughly inspected to see what makes these million-dollar machines tick.