LATEST HEADLINES : 24 of 1817

Changes to national gun laws have passed, but NFF says what happens next will be most important.
AGRIBUSINESS

National gun laws pass Parliament - what's next?

Changes to National firearms laws were passed last night.

21 January 2026

Bushel Plus has launched new concaves made specifically for John Deere's X9 harvesters.
MACHINERY

Modular MAD concaves now available for John Deere X9s

Split MAD Concaves for John Deere X9s should make harvesting easier.

21 January 2026

University of Sydney Plant Breeding Institute (PBI) director, Professor Richard Trethowan, has led a team which has developed a ‘biologically perfect’ system to allow large-scale creation of hybrid wheat.
CROPPING

Breakthrough system sets up options for scalable hybrid wheat

Hybrid wheat production to be fast-tracked.

19 January 2026

 Toyota has announced strengthened security on its vehicles.
AGRIBUSINESS

Toyota strengthens vehicle security as thefts surge

Victoria Police identify several Toyota models, including HiLux utes, as key targets of theft.

19 January 2026

Last year Greg Condon, WeedSmart’s extension agronomist in southern New South Wales, saw widespread failure of clethodim applications for ryegrass control, particularly in canola crops.
CROPPING

Clethodim resistance spike seen in canola rotations

Ryegrass challenges rise due to poor seasonal conditions for canola in NSW last year.

19 January 2026

The Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 will be debated in Australian Parliament next week.
AGRIBUSINESS

Parliament recalled to overhaul gun laws

Federal Parliament will debate a bill next week, which includes changes to gun laws.

16 January 2026

The high horsepower tractor market fell almost 36 per cent last month.
MACHINERY

Tractor sales drop to lowest in 10 years

Slow start to 2026 expected for Aussie tractor market.

16 January 2026

Conflict in Iran has the potential to significantly upset global markets.
CROPPING

Instability in Iran heightens fertiliser price risks

Episode 3 warns of the potential impact of Middle East tensions on fertiliser prices.

15 January 2026

Widespread protest in Iran have attracted US attention and could develop into a broader conflict.
AGRIBUSINESS

Iran protests: the potential impact on Australia ag

Widespread protests in Iran have the potential to further fuel global tensions.

15 January 2026

ABARES is predicting Australia's second-largest winter crop on record, despite mixed conditions.
CROPPING

Australian crop production surpasses expectations

A look at how the cropping season turned out compared to early predictions.

14 January 2026

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: 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.

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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.