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CSIRO's latest Wheatcast shows a mixed result for Plant Available soil Water (PAW) throughout the grain growing regions of Australia.
CROPPING

Wheatcast shows slight lift in predicted yields

The CSIRO’s latest Wheatcast expects the national wheat yield average to be 2.21t/ha.

22 August 2025

Tetley Tea is partnering with BCNA to raise awareness, prompt important conversation and support those affected by breast cancer.
AGRIBUSINESS

Tetley tea partnership aims to raise breast cancer awareness

Tetley has launched its Uncomfortable Cup campaign ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

21 August 2025

Dr Steve Marcroft said to prevent fungicide resistance getting worse, growers should only apply fungicides according to label recommendations and only when disease pressure is high and there is a clear risk of yield loss.
CROPPING

Experts warn against precautionary fungicide use in canola

Precautionary fungicide use in canola could have serious long-term consequences on production.

21 August 2025

China has slapped tariffs on Canadian canola, but Canada's loss could be Australia's gain.
CROPPING

Chinese canola tariffs: is Canada's loss Australia's gain?

Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola seed have the potential to boost Australian prices.

20 August 2025

ABS data shows Australian beef production hit a record high last financial year.
CATTLE

Red meat production hits historic heights

Beef production hit a record high in 2024/25, while lamb production maintained near-record levels.

20 August 2025

Case IH has showcased its highest horsepower tractor - the Steiger 785 - at AgQuip in New South Wales this week.
MACHINERY

Case IH's biggest ever Steiger tractor debuts on Aussie soil

Case IH’s 586kW Steiger 785 Quadtrac was launched globally at AgQuip in New South Wales yesterday.

20 August 2025

Episode 3 said the sharp rise in livestock prices exacerbates the difficulty for processors trying to maintain throughput at profitable levels.
SHEEP

Processors squeezed by record sheep and lamb prices

Record sheep and lamb prices have put processors under pressure.

18 August 2025

Sheep and lamb prices have dipped from recent records, as the market awaits new season stock.
SHEEP

Sheep and lamb prices fall from record highs

Deteriorating quality is impacting average sheep and lamb prices at the tail end of the season.

18 August 2025

High horsepower tractors were one of few highlights in the tractor market in July.
MACHINERY

Chilly reception for tractor market in July

Declining sales result in a disappointing month for tractors in July.

18 August 2025

GIWA has increased its WA crop production estimates following recent rain.
CROPPING

Recent rain pushes WA crop production estimate to over 20m tonnes

GIWA has increased its WA crop production estimate to 21.93mt following recent rain.

15 August 2025

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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.