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Consecutive poor seasons in southern Australia and a shift to cropping in WA has contributed to a decline in the national flock.
SHEEP

Sheep flock set to decline, production outlook holds firm

The national flock is expected to decline for several years.

20 May 2026

MLA said sheep farms can become exposed to rising fodder costs during dry years.
SHEEP

Sheep producers exposed to fodder price rises

MLA explains how the cost of feed could impact sheep producers.

20 May 2026

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is urging truck operators to inspect their trucks following a rise in trailer drop incidents.
MACHINERY

Truck trailer incidents double as regulator warns operators

Safety needs to be the main priority when it comes to heavy vehicles

20 May 2026

Another life has been lost on an Australian farm.
AGRIBUSINESS

Quad bike rollover claims another farmer's life

It was the fifth farm fatality in Victoria this year.

20 May 2026

An ongoing cattle class action surrounding the 2011 live export suspension has been dealt another blow.
CATTLE

Cattle class action delivered another devastating blow

Cattle class action appeal dismissed by the Federal Court.

18 May 2026

The APVMA has granted an emergency permit for the use of ZP50 mouse bait as mice numbers increase in some key grain growing regions. Photo courtesy MouseAlert.
CROPPING

APVMA grants permit for use of double strength mouse bait

Emergency permit application by Grain Producers Australia for ZP50 mouse bait approved today.

18 May 2026

Richard Dovison (L), Adrian Capogreco and Andrew Duperouzel at Nutrien Ag Solutions’ new West Coast Bulk Fertiliser Facility.
CROPPING

New $70m fertiliser facility opens in WA

The new Nutrien Ag Solutions facility is now operational.

18 May 2026

As Australian crops start to emerge, conditions on the other side of the world may have the greatest impact on grain prices.
CROPPING

US crop forecasts may prove pivotal for Aussie grain prices

The USDA estimates a significant drop in US wheat production and global supplies.

15 May 2026

Grain growers struggling to control mice may not have all the tools available to them as ZP50 bait remains unavailable.
AGRIBUSINESS

Common sense lacking when it comes to bait for mice

From the editor: Mark Saunders.

15 May 2026

Wind erosion risk remains closely tied to groundcover levels, with bare or lightly covered soils most vulnerable to particle movement and dust loss.
PASTURES & SOILS

Groundcover thresholds key to preventing erosion

Wind erosion risk remains despite a significant decline.

15 May 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.

editions

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.

editions

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.

editions

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.