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China is looking to Brazil for sorghum amid trade tiffs with the US, which could have long-term consequences for Australia.
CROPPING

Australian sorghum growers exposed as China shifts away from US

China has approved sorghum imports from Brazil, marking another shift in the global grain trade.

12 September 2025

At an energy conference this week former NFF CEO, Tony Mahar, highlighted the powerlessness many people in regional communities felt as the impacts of the energy transition steam through agricultural land.
AGRIBUSINESS

Former NFF CEO paints bleak picture of renewables rollout

Tony Mahar stands up for regional Australia at WA energy conference.

12 September 2025

A new facility in the Northern Territory can test drones in extreme weather conditions.
MACHINERY

NT facility can test drones to their limits

New drone testing facility in the Northern Territory can test drones in extreme conditions.

12 September 2025

Peak bodies and law enforcement agencies are asking road users to take responsibility when driving in an effort to reduce fatalities.
AGRIBUSINESS

Preventing rural road fatalities: the importance of taking responsibility

The causes of vehicle accidents and role of risky behaviours.

11 September 2025

Modern machinery is costly but productivity pressures keep the heat on farmers to stay up to date.
AGRIBUSINESS

Just how productive are we?

From the editor: Mark Saunders shares his views the cost of productivity.

10 September 2025

Rabobank considers what's driving record cattle exports.
CATTLE

Australian beef exports hit record-breaking levels

Rabobank reports on what's shaping record beef exports.

10 September 2025

Samantha Connor is in the final stages of an Honours project with CDU’s Research Institute for Northern Agriculture looking at how the wind can affect sheep grazing patterns.
SHEEP

New research examines wind and sheep grazing patterns

GPS collars used in new research to better understand wind and sheep grazing patterns.

10 September 2025

The value of agricultural exports has risen - driven largely by cattle exports.
AGRIBUSINESS

Ag exports surge to $77.2bn in shifting global environment

Bendigo Bank reports on the value of Australian ag exports and anticipates what's ahead.

10 September 2025

UniSA environmental researcher Binoy Sarkar (right) with student Thilini Amarasinghe, at a field trial site in Mallala, South Australia, in April this year.
PASTURES & SOILS

Basalt to be trialled as low-cost fertiliser

Crushed volcanic rock could provide a cheap and effective solution to rising fertiliser costs.

08 September 2025

The Government is reportedly reconsidering its proposed changes to superannuation tax - which farming groups argue threaten farms held in SMSFs.
AGRIBUSINESS

Super tax: is the Government reconsidering its contentious changes?

The Australian Government is reportedly reconsidering its proposed changes to super tax.

08 September 2025

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.