LATEST HEADLINES : 4 of 1822

Lamb survival rates can improve by up to 4.5 per cent with optimal mob sizes at lambing according to a project co-funded by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and the Lambs Alive program.
SHEEP

PDS set to deliver triplet survival gains

The project focused on improving outcomes for triplet-bearing ewes and their lambs.

06 July 2026

Federation University associate professor Nathan Robinson said the resource would be practical and action-oriented.
PASTURES & SOILS

Project looks to develop regionally tailored soil guide

A resource on soil indicators is in the final stages of development.

06 July 2026

The BYD Sealion 7 and BYD Shark 6 were among the top 5 best selling models in June.
MACHINERY

Chinese and electric vehicles lead charge in record sales month

Battery electric vehicle sales are on the rise in the Australian new car market.

06 July 2026

ALEC said observations about the global livestock fleet do not automatically apply to Australia's trade.
SHEEP

Global fleet report reinforces Australia's high live export standards, ALEC argues

ALEC says Australia's live export industry should be judged on its own record.

06 July 2026

Rural health experts say the Federal Budget lacked targeted measures to address healthcare challenges in regional communities.
AGRIBUSINESS

Federal Budget fails to deliver targeted rural health measures

Rural health experts unpack the Federal Budget.

03 July 2026

Federal member for Kennedy, Bob Katter, hailed the Phosphate Hill sale as a major win for the future of Australian fertiliser production.
CROPPING

Governments back Phosphate Hill fertiliser plant with $160m loan

The sale of Phosphate Hill was finalised at the end of June.

03 July 2026

Each individual sheep’s resilience was measured through a standard vaccine challenge, where all animals receive the same vaccine to assess differences in their immune response.
SHEEP

New test available to measure resilience in Merino sheep

CSIRO has developed a new way to measure resilience in Merino sheep.

03 July 2026

Agricultural spraying specialist HARDI curtails downtime and wear with robust LAPP cable harnesses
PARTNER CONTENT

Agricultural spraying specialist HARDI curtails downtime and wear with robust LAPP cable harnesses

LAPP cable harnessing solutions built for harsh Australian environments

02 July 2026

Rural Aid offers assistance to farmers including financial support, hay and water deliveries and mental health counselling.
AGRIBUSINESS

Support reminder goes out for farmers under siege

Rural Aid says farmers are facing rising biosecurity threats and pest pressures.

01 July 2026

New standards have changed mobile phone coverage maps.
AGRIBUSINESS

Telstra wipes 860,000 square kilometres off its mobile coverage map

New rules have come into effect, changing how telcos map mobile coverage.

01 July 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.

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: Drones (July 2026)

With drones becoming more prevalent in Australian agricultural operations, this month’s Research Report looks at the latest drone technology and applications for both broadacre farming and livestock enterprises.

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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.