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FCAI said PHEVs offer the option of driving short distances on electric power while retaining the flexibility and range of a conventional engine.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

PHEVs deemed important transition technology for regional drivers

Plug-in hybrid sales are rising rapidly, offering flexible driving options for regional drivers.

06 August 2025

GRDC are investing $35m into an initiative accelerate the adoption of machine automation, autonomy, and digital intelligence technologies.
CROPPING

Grain Automate program kicks on

As part of the Grain Automate program, a survey and self-assessment is being conducted.

06 August 2025

A wheat protocol agreement has been finalised, which will maintain Australia's access to the Indonesian market.
CROPPING

Wheat protocol agreement with Indonesia finalised

Australia will maintain its access to Indonesia's wheat market under the wheat protocol agreement.

06 August 2025

Kondinin Group researchers tested cordless impact wrenches for the July Research Report.
VIDEO

Video: Cordless Impact Wrenches

Behind the scene look at Kondinin Group research with Josh Giumelli.

06 August 2025

CNH's RS1 receiver is part of a new system to enable older Case IH and New Holland machinery to use better positioning technology.
MACHINERY

CNH's RS1 to breathe new life into older machinery

CNH's RS1 system allows older machinery to get up to speed with the latest positioning technology.

04 August 2025

The Kerins from Yeoval, New South Wales, use Optiweigh remote weighing systems to closely monitor livestock weight gain.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Optiweigh - worth its weight

NSW producers, Nigel and Kate Kerin, share their experiences with using Optiweigh.

04 August 2025

Researchers continue to develop products and technologies to reduce livestock methane emissions, especially for extensively grazing animals.
CATTLE

New approaches to methane mitigation

A look at some of the new approaches to methane mitigation being developed for livestock producers.

04 August 2025

A research partnership has delivered a vaccine to protect Australian livestock from FMD.
CATTLE

World-first FMD vaccine developed to protect Australian livestock

A $20m research partnership has developed a FMD vaccine, which is ready for APVMA evaluation.

04 August 2025

Riverine Plains reports on why safety and knowing how to provide first aid on-farm matters.
AGRIBUSINESS

Knowing first aid is essential for farm safety

Riverine Plains discusses the importance of preparing for on-farm accidents and emergencies.

01 August 2025

Farms can be dangerous workplaces.
AGRIBUSINESS

Near misses on farms: a learning opportunity not to be ignored

Jenna Santos examines the frequency of near misses on farms and the importance of addressing them.

01 August 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.

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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.