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The industry-led plan will feed into The Future Flock strategy.
SHEEP

WA Sheep Industry Roadmap launched

Stronger connections and confidence identified as key to WA sheep industry success.

05 June 2026

Areas of central and northern New South Wales are in desperate need of moisture.
WEATHER

Outlook falls away, hinting at lower grain yields

Soil moisture ranking: May, 2026.

05 June 2026

GRDC is calling on researchers to join a project investigating critical nitrogen options.
CROPPING

GRDC launches $115m Nitrogen Mission

The project will cover a range of issues to help reduce nitrogen costs without sacrificing yields.

05 June 2026

Paraquat is back in the news.
CROPPING

Paraquat reports prompt industry response

APVMA and NFF have responded to reports alleging a link between paraquat and Parkinson's disease.

05 June 2026

ABARES predicts farm profits will drop significantly in 2026-27.
CROPPING

Farm profits predicted to tumble by 70 per cent

ABARES outlook shows average broadacre farm business profits will drop by $151,000 in 2026-27.

03 June 2026

WeedSmart extension agronomist, said that WeedSmart Week 2026 will centre on how growers have implemented the WeedSmart Big 6 pillars to conserve soil moisture over summer, and optimise water efficiency to remain profitable despite variable climatic conditions.
CROPPING

Innovation drives summer fallow efficiency in the Riverina

WeedSmart Week to be held in Griffith, New South Wales, in August.

03 June 2026

The value of Australian agriculture production is expected to fall in 2026-27 from last season's record.
AGRIBUSINESS

Ag production value predicted to fall from record

ABARES predicts the value of ag production will drop by five per cent in 2026-27.

03 June 2026

This month’s Research Report is on sheep auto drafters.
AGRIBUSINESS

Baiting win for primary producers

From the editor: Mark Saunders.

03 June 2026

A coordinated effort is required to grow the WA sheep industry.
SHEEP

Economic analysis points to WA sheep industry's $660m potential

Coordinated interventions are required to support WA sheep industry.

29 May 2026

MLA has launched a platform to support WA sheep producers in the transition away from live exports.
SHEEP

WA Sheep Transition Hub launched to support business decisions

MLA launches new hub to help producers navigate the live sheep export phase-out.

29 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.

editions

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.