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National trade lamb prices have reached an average of over $10/kg cwt for the first time ever.
SHEEP

Trade lamb hits record high of over $10/kg cwt

The National Trade Lamb Indicator has hit 1050.08c/kg cwt- surpassing $10/kg for the first time.

13 June 2025

After a dusty start to the season, crops are up and away in WA.
CROPPING

GIWA increases area estimates as WA crops emerge

Just add water: WA crops emerge, but need more rain to meet a 20Mt production potential.

13 June 2025

Machinery buffs have plenty of upcoming events to check out including the new HarvestFest, scheduled for 5-6 August in Moree, New South Wales.
MACHINERY

Machinery events set to fire up

Several key machinery events are scheduled for the next couple of months across Australia.

13 June 2025

Victrato is a new seed treatment that may help reduce the impact of crown rot in cereals.
CROPPING

Tackling crown rot: new tools, ongoing vigilance

Syngenta's Victrato product- a promising tool for managing crown rot.

11 June 2025

Bendigo Bank reports the Australian grain market is at a crossroads, with recent rain expected to determine the direction.
CROPPING

Grain market at a crossroads

Recent weather is expected to shape national grain pricing.

11 June 2025

Parts of drought-impacted southern Australia have received much needed rain.
WEATHER

Southern Australia receives much needed rain

Some drought-impacted regions received decent rain over the long weekend.

11 June 2025

Tractor sales have slumped across the board in May.
MACHINERY

Hopes for tractor market uptick dashed

Tractor sales continue to tumble across Australia.

10 June 2025

Many studies have shown calm animals gain more weight more quickly compared to their feistier counterparts.
CATTLE

Calm cattle gain the most weight

Studies show temperament impacts the performance and profitability of beef cattle enterprises.

09 June 2025

Apps for phones and devices can help improve farm safety by, for example, identifying hazards and providing guidance on correct machinery operation.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Farm safety apps: nudging workers towards safer choices

Using "nudgetech" to improve farm safety.

09 June 2025

More mobile devices are now eligible to use Telstra's new satellite messaging service.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Telstra satellite messaging to be rolled out for iPhone

Telstra has added Apple iPhones to the list of eligible devices for its DTC messaging service.

09 June 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

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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: 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.

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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.