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ABARES has predicted the value of agricultural production will rise this financial year - driven by higher livestock prices.
AGRIBUSINESS

Ag production value predicted to rise to $95bn

ABARES estimates the value of ag production will rise in 2025-26, thanks to higher livestock prices.

03 September 2025

MG has announced several key features of its upcoming MGU9 ute.
MACHINERY

MG adds to 4WD ute offerings in Australia

The MGU9 ute is powered by a 2.5L, turbo-diesel engine coupled to a ZF 8AT transmission.

02 September 2025

Lithium-ion battery fires continue to make headlines as the ignition source of an increasing number of house fires. Fortunately, our power tool batteries and chargers are generally safe, but it pays to take precautions to prevent a fire should one turn bad.
VIDEO

Video: What happens when a lithium-ion battery catches fire?

Kondinin Group engineer, Josh Giumelli, runs through essential items for electrical toolkits.

02 September 2025

Trump's tariffs deemed unlawful by a US federal appeals court.
AGRIBUSINESS

Trump's tariffs deemed "unlawful" - what now?

A US federal appeals courts has deemed Trump's reciprocal and trafficking tariffs unlawful.

01 September 2025

Excellent yields are expected from areas of northern New South Wales and Queensland, like this canola crop near Moree, NSW.
WEATHER

Patchy potentials emerge heading into spring

Soil moisture ranking: August, 2025.

01 September 2025

Kondinin Group checked out Boss Engineering's new air cart at last week's Dowerin Machinery Field Days.
MACHINERY

Boss' GEN2 Air Cart a major drawcard at Dowerin

Boss Engineering’s new GEN2 Air Cart, featuring a poly bin upgrade, drew interest at Dowerin.

01 September 2025

Spring is likely to be wetter than average for much of eastern Australia, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
AGRIBUSINESS

Eastern Australia shaping up to be wetter than average

The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a wetter than average spring for most of eastern Australia.

01 September 2025

Research Report - September 2025 - Self-Propelled Sprayer Testing
ISSUES

Research Report - September 2025 - Self-Propelled Sprayer Testing

Read this issue of Farming Ahead's Research Report in your web browser using our eMagazine reader

29 August 2025

WA producers can now apply for grants of up to $2m for finishing and feedlotting developments.
SHEEP

Live export ban transition funding now available

WA sheep producers can now apply for grants of up to $2m.

29 August 2025

Woolworths has removed beef from its list of high-risk deforestation-linked commodities.
CATTLE

Beef dropped from Woolworths' deforestation-free targets

Woolworths no longer considers beef a high-risk deforestation-linked commodity.

29 August 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.

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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.

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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.