LATEST HEADLINES : 26 of 1794

The FCAI has updated its on-line All Terrain Vehicle resources.
MACHINERY

All Terrain Vehicle safety website upgraded

The FCAI has updated its quad bike safety on-line resources.

11 August 2025

Volkswagen has added a limited edition ute to its Amarok range.
MACHINERY

Volkswagen adds 10 Deserts model to Amarok lineup

The new Amarok model is priced from $69,990 drive-away.

08 August 2025

Microbes are the focus of recent research that looked at how they are linked to healthy soils.
PASTURES & SOILS

Microbial insights for smarter soil management

A Soil CRC project is looking into soil microbial indicators.

08 August 2025

The tipping point for the modern phase of decline of the live sheep export trade arguably began following an incident on the Awassi Express. But who is to blame?
SHEEP

The downfall of live sheep exports: who is to blame?

Episode 3 argues internal failures have played a role in the live sheep export trade's downfall.

08 August 2025

Agriculture Victoria is urging people buying hay in from Queensland and NSW to be aware of the risk of red imported fire ants.
SHEEP

Fire ant warning issued for hay on the move

Invasive pest could be hitching a ride on hay moving from Queensland and northern NSW.

08 August 2025

The two-day HarvestFest event, held at Moree, New South Wales, will end today.
MACHINERY

HarvestFest under way in northern New South Wales

Inaugural HarvestFest kicks off in Moree with a comprehensive display of the latest machinery.

06 August 2025

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

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.

editions

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.

editions

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.

editions

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.