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Side-by-sides overtook quads as the leading agent causing on-farm fatalities last year, despite often being considered as the safer alternative.
AGRIBUSINESS

Side-by-sides overtake as leading cause of on-farm fatalities

SSVs overtook tractors and quad bikes as the leading cause of on-farm fatalities last year.

21 July 2025

Farmsafe highlights the importance of learning from near misses, as new data reveals another 72 people didn't return home to their families in 2024, after losing their lives on Australian farms.
AGRIBUSINESS

"Second Chances" campaign kicks off for National Farm Safety Week

Farmsafe Australia launches 2025 National Farm Safety Week and Safer Farms Report.

21 July 2025

The costs of natural disasters are driving up insurance premiums, and farmers have been hit particularly hard.
AGRIBUSINESS

What's driving rising farm insurance costs?

The impact of natural disasters and other factors on farm insurance premiums.

18 July 2025

Federal Government announces 54 projects that have received funding to help farmers adopt climate-smart sustainable ag practices.
AGRIBUSINESS

Climate-smart projects receive $76m in funding

The Federal Government has announced projects funded under its Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

18 July 2025

A new database provides timely insights about farm fatalities and injuries.
AGRIBUSINESS

New dashboard provides timely on-farm fatality and injury data

The Rural Media Farm Injury Dashboard is now available for use.

18 July 2025

The NFF wants to see more funding provided to the APVMA so chemical regulation and approval can be more timely.
AGRIBUSINESS

Peak body calls for APVMA improvements

The NFF is calling for more support so the APVMA can react more quickly to industry adaption.

18 July 2025

The Federal Government has provided further details about available funding to support the transition away from live sheep exports.
SHEEP

Live sheep export ban: further funding details announced

Producers are eligible for grants of up to $75k to transition away from live sheep exports.

16 July 2025

GRDC said uncontrolled infections of net form net blotch can dramatically reduce barley yields and grain quality.
CROPPING

Highly fungicide-resistant net form net blotch detected in WA

WA barley growers advised to prioritise agronomic disease management.

16 July 2025

A new DPIRD led collaboration with grower groups will work with landholders to reduce the risk of wind erosion on properties with sandy soils.
PASTURES & SOILS

New soils project aims to address wind erosion risk in WA

A new research project has commenced to support WA farmers with properties at risk of wind erosion.

16 July 2025

John Deere has announced a new lineup of self-propelled forage harvesters which peak at 750kW (1000hp).
MACHINERY

John Deere's F8 and F9 forage harvesters deliver peak power of 750kW

New self-propelled forage harvesters from John Deere feature plenty of horsepower and technology.

15 July 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.