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ABARES has forecast a winter crop in excess of 66 million tonnes.
CROPPING

ABARES crop forecast confirms predictions of a bumper harvest

Latest ABARES crop report predicts the second-largest winter crop on record is expected for 2025-26.

03 December 2025

When fighting climate change on farms, QUT professor, Claudia Vickers, said the focus must be on interventions that can deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes.
CROPPING

Farms: the secret weapon for fighting climate change

New research finds agriculture is uniquely positioned to fight climate change.

01 December 2025

A new project, monitoring fly and beetle populations in the WA wheatbelt, is delivering interesting results.
PASTURES & SOILS

Dung beetles emerge as low-cost fly control solution

A new project monitoring populations of dung beetle and flies has revealed surprising results.

01 December 2025

The Federal Government has committed to adding farm machinery to Right to Repair legislation.
MACHINERY

Government commits to add farm machinery to Right to Repair legislation

TMA backs farmers’ right to repair but warns against unsafe modifications.

01 December 2025

A new method of measuring soil carbon using neutrons was on display in Albury, New South Wales, recently.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Measuring soil carbon with neutrons

A non-invasive method of measuring soil carbon is now available.

01 December 2025

APVMA delays paraquat decisions after US agency review raises new potential concerns.
CROPPING

Paraquat decisions delayed as new data emerges

APVMA delays paraquat decision following the release of a US updated review of a new study.

28 November 2025

New Zealand and Australia are teaming up to speed up agricultural compounds and veterinary medicines assessments.
AGRIBUSINESS

AUS/NZ collaboration to streamline ag product assessments

Australia/New Zealand agreement to deliver faster access to ag compounds and vet medicines.

28 November 2025

The ACCC has started a new safety campaign to raise awareness of the risks associated with quad bikes.
MACHINERY

ACCC campaign aims to boost awareness of the risks of quad bikes

Older males and kids are the focus of a new quad bike safety campaign.

28 November 2025

Mobile phone carriers will soon be required to provide outdoor coverage across Australia.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

World-first mobile coverage legislation introduced

The UOMO has today been introduced to Federal Parliament.

27 November 2025

Aerial shot of the GrainCorp receival site at Walgett, NSW.
CROPPING

Rain hinders harvest progress

Harvest continues across the country, but is progressing slowly compared to last year.

26 November 2025

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Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

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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.

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Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

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Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

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: Mobile Phones (December 2025)

With the closure of Telstra’s 3G network, Kondinin Group engineers Josh Giumelli and Ben White put several popular 4G phones to the test to see how they stacked up. Our standard test protocol applied over the past two decades was maintained as each handset was measured by the maximum distance a two-way call could be made from a phone tower.

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Research Report: Side-by-side Vehicles (November 2025)

Kondinin Group’s research team dives into the side-by-side market for this report, looking at popular diesel models, a few petrol versions and a couple of electric vehicles.

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Research Report: Farming Inputs (October 2025)

Inputs are unavoidable in any farming system. This Research Report focuses on several key farming inputs with a view to maximising outputs, production and profit.

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Research Report: Self-Propelled Sprayer Testing (September 2025)

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have rounded up five of the latest self-propelled sprayers to cast a discerning eye over them for this month’s Research Report. The sprayers were run over our regular test track and thoroughly inspected to see what makes these million-dollar machines tick.